《Becoming a God at Level 100, Starting from Hunter x Hunter》 Chapter 1 - Crossing Over x Hunter Test Site Chapter 1: Crossing Over x Hunter Test Site ¡°Where is this ce?¡± Luo Lin opened his eyes and looked around in confusion. This¡­ seems to be a private room in a restaurant. He was sitting on a chair at the dining table. But, how did he end up in such a ce? He remembered staying upte watching anime until after 3 AMst night. He was so exhausted that he passed out, and now¡­ Wait a minute! Why does this line sound so familiar? Luo Lin fell into thought. ¡°Damn! Could it be that I¡¯ve crossed over?¡± Luo Lin was shocked. In six or seven out of ten crossover novels, the protagonist¡¯s first words after waking up are always these. Of course, he knew them well! ¡°If I¡¯ve really crossed over, then where am I¡­¡± Luo Lin¡¯s heart tightened, and he quickly looked around, trying to find some useful information. Suddenly, a small screen on the wall directly in front of him caught his attention. ¡°59, 60, 61¡­¡± Luo Lin watched the constantly increasing numbers and felt the faint sensation of weightlessness. ¡°I¡¯m not in a restaurant¡¯s private room, I¡¯m in an elevator going down?¡± Luo Lin looked bewildered. It wasn¡¯t so much that he was confused about crossing over into an elevator. Whether it was a private room or an elevator, neither really mattered to him. The issue was¡­ This restaurant-like elevator, this scene¡­ he knew it well! It was the exact scenario from the start of Hunter x Hunter, which he had just binge-watchedst night. So¡­ ¡°Did I cross over into the world of Hunter x Hunter? And is this the elevator to the Hunter exam site?¡± Luo Lin¡¯s mind was buzzing. He nced at his familiar-looking hands, still wearing his pajamas. Although there were no mirrors or other forms of evidence, Luo Lin felt that his body had indeed been reced. But the question remained¡­ How did he end up participating in the Hunter exam with his current physical condition? What a joke! He was in no shape to take the test! However, Luo Lin wasn¡¯t too worried about his safety. After all, the first phase of the Hunter exam was a long-distance run of at least 80 kilometers, with almost no fighting involved. Given his physical state¡­ This was essentially the concept of: ¡°As long as I¡¯m useless enough, no one can kill me!¡± b(£þ¨Œ£þ)d The real issue now was: He had crossed over. He had actually crossed over, and possibly into a world like Hunter x Hunter, an anime universe! Superpowers¡ªno, nenabilities, real supernatural forces were now within his reach! ¡°Right! I wonder if I have any perks as a transmigrator!¡± Luo Lin suddenly remembered. Transmigrators usuallye with some sort of cheat system. ¡°System panel¡­¡± Luo Lin muttered softly to himself. The next instant, a semi-transparent screen popped up in his view. ¡°Damn, I really have one!¡± Luo Lin¡¯s face lit up with excitement. He didn¡¯t expect to get the password right on his first try. He was a transmigrator with cheats now! You have to understand¡ªthere¡¯s a world of difference between a transmigrator with cheats and one without. [Level 100 God System]. [Name: Luo Lin]. [Level: 0 (0/1)]. [Attributes: Not unlocked]. [World: Hunter x Hunter]. ¡°Level 100 God System¡­¡± Luo Lin smiled, satisfied with the majestic name of his system. ¡°Level 100 God, looks like this is a monster-fighting, leveling-up type of system!¡± Luo Lin felt a twinge of happiness. Monster-fighting and leveling, though not the mostfortable system configuration, was still top-tier. ¡°Attributes not unlocked¡­ Does that mean I need to level up to 1 before I can unlock the system?¡± Luo Lin pondered while looking at his system panel. Leveling up seemed easy enough. Judging from the experience bar next to his level, it looked like he only needed one point of experience to level up. As Luo Lin was studying his system panel, a sudden ¡®ding¡¯sound apanied by a faint vibration indicated that the elevator hade to a stop. ¡°We¡¯ve arrived,¡± Luo Lin blinked, looking at the slowly opening elevator doors. He hesitated for a moment but then prepared to step out. To be honest, now that his system had awakened, Luo Lin was actually thinking about quitting the Hunter exam and leveling up quickly to unlock his cheat powers. But since he had already reached the exam site, it would feel like a waste not to experience the Hunter exam firsthand. Even if he only made a cameo appearance in the first phase, it would still be worth it, right? ¡°Speaking of which, this crossover is pretty considerate. At least it didn¡¯t drop me here barefoot; it even brought along my slippers from beside the bed!¡± Wearing his pajamas and a pair of flip-flops, Luo Lin stepped out of the elevator, grumbling to himself. Honestly, if he hadn¡¯t discovered his system, he would¡¯ve quit the moment he stepped outside in this outfit. But now, he could at least y along for the experience. However, just as one foot stepped out of the elevator¡ª ¡°AHHHHHH!¡± A heart-wrenching scream suddenly echoed through the air. Luo Lin instinctively shuddered. ¡°What the hell?¡± In the distance, he saw a man kneeling on the ground, screaming in pain while holding up the stumps of his arms. ¡°Is that¡­ Hisoka?¡± Luo Lin paused for a moment before recalling the scene. Wasn¡¯t this the part where Hisoka made his debut? ¡°I arrived at the exam site after Gon and the others!¡± Luo Lin immediately realized his entry time. However. Thanks to Hisoka¡¯s performance, it seemed like no one noticed his arrival. Luo Lin didn¡¯t care much either. He walked out of the elevator, stood by the wall, and watched the spectacle while casually examining the tunnel walls and ceiling. As a fan of Hunter x Hunter, Luo Lin had looked into this scene and discussed it with others before. The general conclusion was that in the manga, Hisoka used Bungee Gumto attach the guy¡¯s arms and then instantly cut them off, hiding the detached arms with Bungee Gumon the ceiling. In the anime, Hisoka added a few flowers with his Texture Surpriseability for ir. Although he didn¡¯t see the severed arms, this theory was probably correct. ¡°Tsk tsk, Hisoka really doesn¡¯t care if people figure out his abilities,¡± Luo Lin thought to himself. Although most of the exam candidates didn¡¯t understand nen, any experienced nen user would be able to tell Hisoka¡¯s ability with just a little thought. But Hisoka never cared if people figured out his abilities anyway. Chapter 2 - Training Upgrade x Cross-Through Count 1 Chapter 2: Training Upgrade x Cross-Through Count 1 ¡°Here, your number te!¡± While Luo Lin was watching the scene unfold, a voice suddenly came from the side, and simultaneously, a hand extended a number te to him. Luo Lin looked down and saw a greasy, bean-faced man handing him a te with the number 406 on it. ¡°Oh! Thanks!¡± Luo Lin epted the number te and watched the back of the departing bean-faced man, his eyes filled with curiosity. A sentient, non-human being¡­ And Luo Lin was genuinely curious, wondering whether this bean-faced man was an animal or a nt. But evidently, as a top secret officer in the Hunter Association, Luo Lin had no chance to study bean-faced men any further. Ring, ring, ring¡­ Just as Luo Lin was feeling a bit regretful, a loud rm clock began echoing crazily throughout the underground tunnel. Almost everyone present turned to look in the direction of the sound. On top of the pipes along the tunnel wall, the examiner for the first Hunter test, Satotsu, stood with a calm expression. ¡°Reporting time is now over, the Hunter Exam officially begins!¡± Satotsu lightly jumped down from the pipes and faced the numerous Hunter candidates in front of him with a serene face. ¡°Please follow me!¡± After saying this, Satotsu walked deeper into the tunnel. The numerous candidates exchanged nces but ultimately followed along. ¡°Let me make this clear: the Hunter Exam is extremely brutal. If you¡¯re unlucky orck strength, it¡¯s easy to get injured or even die. Cases of candidates bing disabled for life have urred before.¡± ¡°If anyone wants to back out, please turn around now. Those who aren¡¯t afraid of death, follow me!¡± Satotsu¡¯s voice wasn¡¯t particrly loud, but it reached the ears of the more than 400 people present with perfect rity. As expected, not a single person chose to give up. Even Luo Lin, who was only nning to run a few kilometers for the experience, remained. Hearing no one giving up, Satotsu nodded slightly and said in a low voice, ¡°I understand. A total of 405 candidates are participating in the first test.¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t introduced myself yet. I¡¯m Satotsu, the examiner for the first test. I will now lead everyone to the venue for the second test.¡± As he spoke, Satotsu¡¯s pace gradually increased, and he began running with a strange gait. At this moment, candidates following behind him curiously asked why they were heading straight to the second test. But Luo Lin could no longer hear any of this. Running in flip-flops was far more exhausting than he¡¯d imagined. Luo Lin ran behind the group, his flip-flops making ¡®p, p¡¯ sounds as he moved, and the distance between him and the crowd widened. But Luo Lin wasn¡¯t in any hurry¡ªhe didn¡¯t n on passing the Hunter Exam anyway. Running leisurely, Luo Lin opened up his system panel and started investigating it. Although the system panel was so simple that there was nothing much to study, the fact that it could appear and disappear at will was enough to entertain Luo Lin for an entire day. Ten minutester¡­ ¡°Huff¡ª¡± ¡°Huff¡ª¡± Luo Lin stopped, panting heavily. ¡°I¡¯ve only run two kilometers!¡± Looking ahead, he could no longer see the backs of the other candidates. In normal circumstances, Luo Lin¡¯s stamina, while not on par with the crazy Hunter candidates, wouldn¡¯t have been so drained after just two kilometers. It was mainly because his flip-flops weren¡¯t suited for running. ¡°Time to head back,¡± Luo Lin looked at the deep tunnel ahead and prepared to turn around. Although it was a bit embarrassing to head back after just two kilometers, continuing further wouldn¡¯t help him pass the first test, and the more he ran now, the more he¡¯d have to run on the way back. The Hunter Association wasn¡¯t kind enough to send someone to escort stragglers back, so he¡¯d have to walk back on his own. Just as Luo Lin was about to turn back, he suddenly froze, his system panel making him pause mid-step. [Level 100 God System]. [Name: Luo Lin]. [Level: 0 (1/1)+]. [Attributes: Not Unlocked]. [World: Hunter x Hunter]. ¡°Experience?¡± ¡°Where did ite from?¡± Luo Lin stared nkly at the experience points that allowed him to level up. Wait a second. Luo Lin¡¯s expression stiffened. Although his system had levels, no one had ever told him it was the type to level up by defeating monsters! Which meant¡­ Combining his thoughts, Luo Lin realized the most likely source of his experience was the two kilometers he¡¯d just run. ¡°It¡¯s a training-based upgrade system!¡± Luo Lin¡¯s face fell instantly. While the system allowed him to level up through training,pared to leveling up by defeating monsters, training was definitely much more grueling. ¡°Maybe I can level up by fighting monsters too!¡± Luo Lin silently prayed in his heart but, at the same time, excitedly clicked the ¡®+¡¯ button next to his level. Whether leveling up was through fighting or training could be figured outter¡ªright now, leveling up was the priority! The moment Luo Lin clicked the level-up button, a warm current appeared out of nowhere in his chest and spread throughout his body in an instant. At that moment, Luo Lin felt his whole body warm up, thefort so intense that he couldn¡¯t help but sink into it. The sensation disappeared after about ten seconds, and only then did Luo Lin snap out of his daze. ¡°Is this what leveling up feels like?¡± Luo Lin¡¯s face showed a trace of longing¡ªhe realized he wanted to level up again, not for the power it brought but for the sheer pleasure of the experience. It took Luo Lin a moment to pull himself away from the craving, and he summoned the system panel once more. [Level 100 God System]. [Name: Luo Lin]. [Level: 1 (0/1000)]. [Vitality: 1]. [Spirit: 1]. [World: Hunter x Hunter]. [Cross-Through Count: 1]. ¡°A thousand experience to reach level two¡­ So the first level-up was like a newbie gift package,¡± Luo Lin mused without much concern. ¡°A thousand experience, that¡¯s just two or three thousand kilometers!¡± But that still seemed like quite a lot! ¡°Vitality and spirit¡­¡± Luo Lin raised his eyebrows slightly as he examined the two new attributes. Though somewhat abstract, he figured vitality referred to his physical condition, while spirit likely represented his mental and soul-rted aspects. ¡°One point¡­ I wonder what kind of standard that is¡­¡± Luo Lin pondered, sensing his current physical state. Maybe. He could really try participating in the Hunter Exam this time. As he gazed into the deep tunnel ahead, a glimmer of excitement appeared in his eyes. If possible. Of course, he¡¯d want to pass the Hunter Exam! After all, bing a Hunter was the safest and mostprehensive way to gain ess to nen. Just as Luo Lin was feeling eager while staring into the tunnel ahead, something in the corner of his eye caught his attention¡ªthere was a new, barely noticeable line on the system panel. [Cross-Through Count: 1]. ¡°Cross-Through Count¡­¡± Luo Lin¡¯s eyes widened suddenly. What did this mean? Cross through? Could he travel back to Earth? Or¡­ Could he cross into a new world? ¡­ Luo Lin stared at the ¡°Cross Through¡± button on the system panel for a long time, unable to speak. After a long while. ¡°Phew¡ª¡± Luo Lin let out a deep breath, choosing to temporarily ignore it. After all, whether it meant returning to Earth or crossing into a new world, Luo Lin wasn¡¯t ready for either option. ¡°For now, I¡¯ll just pretend it doesn¡¯t exist!¡± Luo Lin shook his head slightly, using the folding feature he discovered earlier to hide thest line from view, opting for an out-of-sight, out-of-mind approach. ¡°Let¡¯s run and catch up with the main group!¡± Luo Lin didn¡¯t hesitate as he started running along the tunnel again. Chapter 3 - Level Up x Main Character Group Chapter 3: Level Up x Main Character Group ¡°Woohoo¡± Luo Lin excitedly ran through the underground tunnel. Earlier, when he hadn¡¯t started moving, Luo Lin could feel his body was full of vitality. But after starting to run, he finally realized how remarkable his upgraded physical abilities truly were. He had never experienced running so effortlessly. Vitality clearly, it referred to the strength of life. Strength, speed, explosiveness, endurance, and every other aspect of physical fitness seemed to be included in it. And perhaps due to the corresponding increase in his spiritual power, despite his greatly enhanced physical capabilities, Luo Lin didn¡¯t feel out of control at all. On the contrary, Luo Lin felt as though he had never had suchplete mastery over his body. Now, it seemed he could easily control his body to perform any action that didn¡¯t vite its structural limits. He could even faintly perceive the beating of his heart, the flow of blood, the contraction and expansion of muscles, the rhythm of his breathing¡ªany internal changes. ¡°Unbelievable!¡± Luo Lin looked at the level 1 icon on his system panel and the system¡¯s name, [Level 100 God System]. If he could reach level 100, Luo Lin felt he might truly be a god. Luo Lin was filled with excitement. Even running in flip-flops, his improved physical condition barely affected his speed. In less than two minutes, Luo Lin had easily caught up with the main group, following at the back without attracting anyone¡¯s attention. From start to finish, not a single candidate noticed Luo Lin, who had fallen behind earlier and then caught up again. Once Luo Lin rejoined the main group, he slowed his pace. He had no interest in rushing to the front to stand out. He knew very well that there was still a long road ahead. Rather than drawing attention by racing to the front, it was better to hang back and leisurely study his system panel. Especially the methods for gaining experience and the efficiency of acquiring it. Luo Lin nced at the requirement of 1000 experience points to level up again and silently prayed that the rate of experience gain wouldn¡¯t change. However¡­ Thirty minutester, Luo Lin looked at his system panel, still showing zero experience, and sighed. His hopes were dashed. At level 0, he had gained one point of experience after running just two or three kilometers. But now¡­ After running for thirty minutes¡ªat least five kilometers¡ªthere had been no change in his experience. An hourter, when Luo Lin estimated he had run nearly ten kilometers, his system panel finally showed movement: his experience had jumped from 0 to 1. ¡°So, I have to run ten kilometers just to gain one experience point!¡± Luo Lin¡¯s face twisted in frustration. To reach level 2, he needed 1000 experience points. That was equivalent to 10,000 kilometers! Even though other forms of exercise might also yield experience, Luo Lin could already envision himself bing a training maniac. ¡°I hope I can level up by fighting monsters!¡± Luo Lin sighed lightly and kept his head down, continuing to run with the other Hunter candidates. An hour passed¡­ two hours¡­ Before he knew it, four hours had gone by, and Luo Lin had run over 50 kilometers behind the main group. It¡¯s worth mentioning that no candidate had dropped out yet. Even after 50 kilometers, none of them had reached their limits. Of course, that didn¡¯t include Leorio, who was panting heavily beside Luo Lin. Although Luo Lin knew from the anime that Leorio was only 18 or 19 years old, seeing him up close, he still felt that Leorio looked like a man in his 30s or 40s. ¡°Maybe it¡¯s a kind of talent¡ªto hit physical peak while still going through rapid growth¡­¡± Luo Lin couldn¡¯t help but mentally tease. ¡°How much longer do we have to run?¡± Leorio asked in disbelief as he looked at the Hunter candidates ahead, who showed no signs of slowing down. After four or five hours of continuous running, covering 50 kilometers, Leorio was drenched in sweat. Forget 50 kilometers¡ªLeorio had never run 30 kilometers in his life. What made it worse was that none of the other candidates showed the same exhaustion as him. ¡°Monsters, they¡¯re all monsters!¡± Leorio had reached his limit. ¡°The Hunter Exam isn¡¯t something an ordinary person like me can handle!¡± Leorio¡¯s steps began to falter. However¡­ ¡°Like hell¡ª¡± With a sudden roar, veins bulged on Leorio¡¯s forehead. He abandoned his briefcase, surged forward, and sprinted crazily. Luo Lin, quick-eyed and fast, immediately stepped forward and picked up Leorio¡¯s briefcase. Though he didn¡¯t n to join the main character group, the people in it seemed like good candidates for friendship. Plus, with the filter of the original work in ce, Luo Lin certainly wasn¡¯t going to pass up the chance to strike up a conversation. Carrying Leorio¡¯s briefcase, Luo Lin slightly increased his speed and caught up to Leorio. ¡°Hey, old man, you dropped your bag!¡± Luo Lin grinned as he extended the bag to Leorio. A vein throbbed on Leorio¡¯s forehead. Although he was grateful that someone had returned his bag, his age¡­ was a sore point. Especially when a youth, clearly in his twenties, called him an old man. ¡°Damn it! Who are you calling an old man? I¡¯m only 18!¡± Leorio shouted in anger. ¡°Yeah, right!¡± Luo Lin retorted without hesitation. ¡°Haha, I told you there¡¯s no way this old man is only in his teens,¡± Killua said with a mocking smile, jogging over with his silver hair bouncing. ¡°You brats!¡± Leorio became even more furious. ¡°Brother, let me take Leorio¡¯s bag,¡± Gon said with a smile, running up beside Luo Lin. ¡°Here!¡± Luo Lin didn¡¯t hesitate and handed the bag to Gon, while curiously giving both Gon and Killua a nce. So, these were the protagonists of the early parts of this world! Honestly, many people in his previous life didn¡¯t like Gon because of the Chimera Ant arc, but Luo Lin didn¡¯t mind either way. After all, Kite, who was like a brother and father figure, was in danger of life or death. Even adults would struggle to stay rational under those circumstances, let alone a kid. Of course, the biggest reason was¡­ that this brat wasn¡¯t going to cause any trouble for Luo Lin personally. As for the other, Killua¡­ He was definitely the fan favorite back on Earth, more likable than Gon, though harder to approach. Having just escaped from the Zoldyck family, Killua was undoubtedly at his most guarded stage¡ªnot everyone was as simple as Gon. However, Luo Lin had no ns to get close to these two brats just yet. On the contrary, he found Leorio, with his ¡°uncle¡± face, more appealing as a potential friend. ¡°Hey, old man, dressed in that formal suit with leather shoes, are you really here for the Hunter Exam?¡± Luo Lin ran up beside Leorio with a teasing smile. Leorio¡¯s mouth twitched slightly. Looking at Luo Lin, who was clearly dressed in pajamas and running in flip-flops with a ¡®p, p¡¯ sound, Leorio was speechless. ¡°Of all people, you¡¯re thest one who should say that!¡± ¡°Hehe, but at least I can still run!¡± Luo Lin chuckled, his flip-flops pping as he ran ahead of Leorio. ¡°Damn it¡ª¡± Watching a pair of flip-flops ahead of him, Leorio¡¯s frustration red up again. But despite his anger, Leorio did take Luo Lin¡¯s words to heart. Although he couldn¡¯t change out of his leather shoes, Leorio wasted no time stripping off his suit and shirt, tying them around his waist, and continued running with his bare chest exposed. Chapter 4 - Test Halfway x Where Did This Tsundere Come From Chapter 4: Test Halfway x Where Did This Tsundere Come From Luo Lin teased Leorio for a bit, but then stopped bothering him. Although Leorio had pushed past his limits, his stamina clearly wasn¡¯t enough to allow him to chat while running. Another hour passed. The first part of the Hunter Exam had now been going on for six hours, and all the candidates had been running in the underground tunnel for six hours as well. As for the distance, Luo Lin¡¯s experience points had just reached eight. The total distance was now over 80 kilometers¡ªabout the length of two full marathons. It had to be said, because of nen, the human limits in the Hunter world were far higher than in Luo Lin¡¯s previous life. Even people who hadn¡¯t learned nen possessed a slight amount of life energy that nourished their bodies. Ordinary people might not notice it, but anyone with a little potential and a strong will could easily surpass normal human physical capabilities by training. And there was no doubt that all the candidates in the Hunter Exam belonged to this category. After running over 80 kilometers, only one chubby candidate had been eliminated so far, breaking down mentally after being outsmarted. Everyone else had persisted. However¡­ ¡°The first elimination point is here.¡± Luo Lin looked ahead and saw that the t tunnel suddenly transitioned into a steep staircase. After the grueling 80-kilometer, no-break run, the second stage of the first half of the exam¡ªthe stair climb¡ªwas about to begin. From what he recalled about the restaurant elevator earlier, this tunnel had to be at least 100 floors underground. And however much higher the exit was than the entrance, the stairs would need to match that. Luo Lin could already hear several candidates whocked confidence groaning. Of course, despite theirints, no one gave up at the entrance to the stairs. Luo Lin, unfazed, jogged up the stairs. His upgraded physical condition was nothing short of absurd. At this level of stamina expenditure, Luo Lin felt like he could keep running all day. As he sidestepped a candidate who had copsed to rest on the stairs, Luo Lin noticed a long knife lying next to another candidate further ahead. He paused for a moment, then casually picked it up as he passed. Sigh! They were all so tired. He figured he could be kind and help relieve this person of some of their burden. Maybe without the extra weight, they¡¯d be able to finish the climb! Luo Lin almost felt moved by his own kindness. Compared to the first half¡¯s 80-kilometer run, the second half¡¯s stair climb eliminated more candidates but took less time. In just a little over ten minutes, Luo Lin saw the light at the tunnel¡¯s exit. ¡°We¡¯re here!¡± Luo Lin burst out of the tunnel and into a wide clearing, where the examiner and several early-arriving candidates had already gathered. Off in the distance, the area was shrouded in thick fog, making it hard to see clearly. Perhaps Satotsu had timed it perfectly, as just when the door at the top of the stairs closed behind them, the imprable fog in front of them began to dissipate. What appeared before the candidates was a vast, seemingly endless forest. From a distance, even the rolling mountains were green, and many of the candidates were momentarily stunned. Their first thought was, Are we really going to have to cross this forest next? ¡°We¡¯re about to enter the Visca Wends, also known as the Swindler¡¯s Nest¡­¡± Satotsu¡¯s voice rang out, confirming the candidates¡¯ uneasy suspicions. Although none of them wanted this to be true, their wishes clearly had no effect on Satotsu¡¯s ns. They heard Satotsu continue, ¡°The strange beasts that inhabit these wends are cunning and will use any means necessary to deceive their prey before devouring them. If you fall for their tricks, it will cost you your life. So, please stay close behind me.¡± ¡°The examiner¡¯s warning is strange. He¡¯s telling us we¡¯ll be tricked, but what kind of idiot would fall for something like that?¡± Leorio, now shirtless, scoffed from the side. ¡°Don¡¯t get tricked¡ª¡± ¡°I just said we wouldn¡¯t fall for it!¡± A sudden shout startled Leorio, and he instinctively turned to respond. The other candidates were also curious and looked toward the source of the shout. From the side of the tunnel exit, a battered young man staggered out, dragging a strange creature with a monkey¡¯s body and a human-like face. ¡°He¡¯s a fake examiner!¡± The battered youth shouted as he twisted the creature¡¯s face toward the group. A murmur spread through the crowd of candidates. The creature¡¯s face bore an eerie resemnce to Satotsu¡¯s¡ªat least an 80% match. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°That monkey looks exactly like the examiner!¡± The battered youth then began exining in a dramatic tone. ¡°These are Human-Faced Apes, a species of strange beast that lives in the Visca Wends. They love human flesh, but their limbs are too weak to catch prey on their own. So they disguise themselves as humans to lure people into the wends, where they coborate with other creatures to capture their prey!¡± ¡°Is that true?¡± ¡°No way!¡± Once again, the candidates buzzed with confusion. Some even started looking suspiciously at Satotsu. Among them¡­ ¡°Of course! That bastard¡­¡± Leorio wore an I knew itexpression as he red at Satotsu, clearly ready to attack at any moment. As the candidates grew more restless, a faint smirk shed across the battered youth¡¯s face. But then¡­ Swish, swish, swish¡ª Three ying cards suddenly flew from the distance, two stabbing into the youth¡¯s chest and one piercing his forehead, killing him instantly. At the same time¡­ Satotsu casually caught three identical cards that had been aimed at his head and chest. ¡°That¡¯s the Mozambique Drill!¡± Luo Lin observed the scene with interest. Though he wasn¡¯t a military buff, as an avid reader, he vaguely recalleding across the term. Two shots to the chest and one to the head¡ªa close-quarters shooting technique designed to neutralize a target quickly and effectively, sometimes permanently. However¡­ It seemed Luo Lin¡¯s upgraded body deserved anotherpliment! He had just been able to clearly see the moment Hisoka had made his move. Luo Lin even felt that if the cards had been aimed at him, he might have been able to dodge them. Of course, catching them like Satotsu had? Luo Lin wasn¡¯t sure about that. ¡°The correct answer has been revealed!¡± Hisoka chuckled as he twirled a card in his hand. It was clear that the cards aimed at both the fake examiner and Satotsu had been Hisoka¡¯s doing. ¡°The examiners for the Hunter Exam are all professional Hunters appointed by the Review Committee. As our goal, it would be impossible for someone of their level to fall for something like this.¡± Hisoka smiled mischievously. ¡°I suppose I¡¯ll take that as apliment.¡± Satotsu tossed the cards aside and, expressionless, said, ¡°From now on, if anyone attacks me for any reason, I will immediately disqualify them. Understood?¡± ¡°Understood!¡± Hisoka chuckled without a care. At that moment, several vultures descended from the sky and began feasting on the dead youth¡¯s body. Many of the candidates froze at the sight. ¡°That¡¯s the fate of those who fail. It¡¯s simply thew of the jungle.¡± Satotsu said indifferently. ¡°I assume his n was to create chaos and pick off a few candidates as prey.¡± ¡°Many of you were probably already fooled. Incidents like this happen constantly in this forest, so please be extremely cautious.¡± With Satotsu¡¯s words, many candidates nervouslyughed at themselves. Including one in particr¡­ ¡°As if! We knew someone was going to try and trick us¡ªthere¡¯s no way anyone would be dumb enough to fall for it!¡± Luo Lin stood next to Leorio with a righteous expression. Leorio¡¯s face flushed red, and he shouted, ¡°Unbelievable!¡± Luo Lin: ¡°¡­¡± What the heck? Where did this tsunderee from? Chapter 5 - Bad Luck x Pervert Hisoka Chapter 5: Bad Luck x Pervert Hisoka The Visca Wends! Arge number of candidates followed closely behind the examiner, Satotsu, as they entered the wends. However, as everyone proceeded, the previously dispersed fog began to rise again, and visibility was rapidly decreasing. By all logic, Luo Lin, who was well aware of this, should have been sticking closely behind Satotsu to avoid getting lost. But he didn¡¯t. Compared to the not-so-difficult Hunter Exam, Luo Lin was more interested in testing whether fighting monsters could yield experience. It was also a chance to test his current abilities. ¡°They¡¯reing!¡± Luo Lin suddenly pushed off the ground and leaped into the air. From within the dense fog, arge head emerged, aiming for him. After Luo Lin dodged it, the head swiftly turned and bit into another candidate. ¡°What a flexible neck!¡± Luo Lin tightened his grip on the long knife in his hand. Even though he wasn¡¯t skilled in any particr sword techniques, at a time like this, he figured that raw strength and speed would suffice. Luo Lin licked his lips, then took a sudden step forward and swung his knife down with force. Although his posture wasn¡¯t ideal, the speed of his strike was frightening. The flexible head, which had emerged from the fog, didn¡¯t even have time to react before the de shed through it. As soon as the blownded, Luo Lin jumped back, avoiding the spray of blood that followed. ¡°It feels¡­¡± ¡°Not much, really.¡± Luo Lin swung the knife a few times to shake off the blood. Perhaps it was due to his naturally calm temperament, but despite this being his first time killing such arge wild animal¡ªand even decapitating it¡ªLuo Lin felt no difort. In fact, he was slightly excited. However¡­ When Luo Lin nced at his system panel and saw no reaction, his expression faltered slightly. ¡°Maybe I haven¡¯t killed enough yet. Experience points must be valuable, after all. It took me ten kilometers of running just to earn one point of experience.¡± Luo Lin consoled himself with this thought. Ten minutester¡­ Luo Lin casually discarded the blood-stained knife. ¡°What am I wasting time for?¡± ¡°Forget it!¡± Luo Lin sighed softly. ¡°If I can¡¯t level up by fighting monsters, that¡¯s fine too. Gaining strength through training feels more reliable anyway.¡± Luo Linforted himself. Yes, using training-earned experience to level up still meant that his strength came from hard work! In the dense fog, Luo Lin listened to the distant footsteps of the main group and started moving toward them. Although he had been fighting in the Visca Wends, Luo Lin had deliberately kept himself from straying too far from the main group. After all, if he got lost in this forest, he might be able to survive, but finding the venue for the second exam would be nearly impossible. Just as Luo Lin was regaining hisposure and moving closer to the group, he heard a loudmotioning from the nearby woods. Thinking it might be a monster, Luo Lin cautiously turned his gaze toward the source of the noise. However, the sight in the fog-filled woods made Luo Lin¡¯s pupils contract sharply. ¡°Hisoka!¡± Luo Lin¡¯s heart skipped a beat. In the foggy woods, Hisoka was engaging in his twisted examiner¡¯s game. And it seemed the game had reached its final stage. Hisoka was holding Gon by the neck, his face filled with sadistic pleasure. But wasn¡¯t Hisoka¡¯s game supposed to happenter in the test? Luo Lin recalled that this part of the story should take ce near the end of the exam! Perhaps Gon had triggered Hisoka¡¯s ¡°fruit farmer¡± instincts, as the current Hisoka was filled with murderous intent. Luo Lin had barely made a sound, but in the next instant, a ying card came flying toward him. ¡°Damn it!¡± Luo Lin¡¯s heart raced as he dodged the card without hesitation. ¡°Hmm?¡± Hisoka tilted his head slightly, surprise shing in his eyes, but it quickly turned to delight. ¡°How wonderful! Another promising seedling.¡± Hisoka licked his lips, his gaze growing more intense. As an excellent ¡°farmer,¡± the more ripe fruits he could cultivate, the better! Casually tossing Gon aside, Hisoka smiled warmly at both Gon and the not-too-distant Luo Lin. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I didn¡¯t kill your friend. He¡¯s passed. And so have all of you¡ªyou¡¯ve all passed!¡± Hisoka gave an eerily kind smile. However, neither Luo Lin, who knew Hisoka¡¯s nature, nor Gon, who had just been nearly killed by Hisoka, felt any sense of relief. ¡°Bad luck, bad luck, bad luck!¡± Luo Lin watched as Hisoka slung Leorio over his shoulder and walked away, his face full of helplessness. He¡¯d watched the Hunter Exam three or four times, but never once had he noticed that this scene took ce so early. They had only been in the fog for about ten minutes. ¡°What a pain,¡± Luo Lin sighed. Of course, it was only a minor inconvenience. After all, Hisoka was infamous for being a ¡°fruit farmer¡± who wouldn¡¯t kill his ¡°fruits¡± until they were fully matured. And by the time Luo Lin had grown stronger, he doubted he would fear Hisoka. ¡°Hey, you alright, kid?¡± Luo Lin approached Gon, who was still in a daze, and asked. ¡°I-I¡¯m fine!¡± Gon snapped out of it, quickly shaking his head, but as he turned, his hand instinctively reached for his neck. He seemed lost in thought¡ªor rather, deep in¡­ recollection. Luo Lin couldn¡¯t help but feel speechless. Recollection? Seriously? Are all those with Hunter potential this twisted? ¡°Gon!¡± Kurapika¡¯s voice came from the distant fog as he rushed over. ¡°Gon, are you okay?¡± With the return of his friend, Gon finally snapped out of it and gave a simple-minded smile. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Kurapika scanned Gon¡¯s condition and, seeing that he was indeed unharmed, sighed in relief. ¡°Where¡¯s Leorio?¡± ¡°He was taken by Hisoka,¡± Gon answered truthfully. ¡°Taken by Hisoka?¡± Kurapika was startled, and then panic filled his face. Though they had only known each other for a few days, he and Leorio had already be friends. Not to mention, since that ¡°incident,¡± Leorio was the first friend he had made. ¡°Don¡¯t worry! Hisoka won¡¯t kill him.¡± Luo Lin said from the side. ¡°To Hisoka, it would be too much of a waste right now.¡± ¡°Who are you?¡± Kurapika finally turned to look at Luo Lin. ¡°Luo Lin, just an unlucky guy caught in the crossfire,¡± Luo Lin said with a shrug. ¡°Luo Lin, what did you mean earlier when you said it would be a waste?¡± Gon suddenly asked. Since the encounter with Hisoka, he had been thinking¡ªor rather, recalling¡ªwhy Hisoka had spared him and Leorio. ¡°It¡¯s exactly as it sounds. To Hisoka, it would be a waste to kill you now. You have the potential to grow stronger, more impressive. Killing you when you¡¯re at your peak will bring him more pleasure.¡± Luo Lin exined briefly. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Is he a pervert?¡± Kurapika was momentarily stunned, then made ament that perfectly captured Hisoka¡¯s nature. ¡°You got that right!¡± Luo Lin nodded in agreement. ¡°Potential to grow stronger and more impressive¡­¡± Meanwhile, Gon was once again staring at his hands, lost in thought¡ªor rather¡­ recollection. ¡­ On the road to the second exam site, the fog had gradually cleared. Or more urately, they had exited the fog-covered Visca Wends and entered another area. At this point, at a fork in the forest trail¡­ ¡°This way!¡± Gon sniffed the air lightly, then suddenly took off in one direction. Behind him, Luo Lin and Kurapika followed closely, both wearing puzzled expressions. ording to Gon, Leorio¡¯s cologne had a unique scent, so even from several kilometers away, Gon could smell it and follow the trail. Kurapika looked at Gon with a puzzled expression, as if asking, Are you a dog? Although Luo Lin already knew the answer, he couldn¡¯t help but feel exasperated. Sure, Gon said Leorio¡¯s cologne had a distinctive scent, but he never mentioned that it was particrly strong. In fact, the cologne on Leorio was just a typical men¡¯s fragrance, detectable only within about a meter or so. Even with Luo Lin¡¯s enhanced senses after leveling up, he could only catch Leorio¡¯s scent within a 20-meter radius. But Gon, sniffing it from several kilometers away¡­ That was seriously pushing it! However¡­ When they arrived at a crowded park with over a hundred people gathered, both Luo Lin and Kurapika had to admit¡­ Gon¡¯s nose really was like a dog¡¯s. Chapter 6 - Efficiency of Experience Gain x The Second Test Chapter 6: Efficiency of Experience Gain x The Second Test ¡°Gon, Kurapika, over there¡­¡± Luo Lin pointed to the edge of the crowd. Over there, Leorio was leaning against arge tree with a confused look on his face, touching his injured cheek while staring at the sky. ¡°Leorio!¡± Gon and Kurapika quickly ran over. ¡°Gon, Kurapika.¡± Leorio smiled when he saw his two friends approaching, but then winced as the movement pulled at the wound on his face. ¡°It hurts!¡± Leorio rubbed his right cheek with a bewildered expression. ¡°Why am I injured? And I can¡¯t seem to remember what happened after we entered the wends.¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Seeing Leorio¡¯s confusion, Gon and Kurapika blinked at each other, silently deciding not to tell him what had happened earlier. As for Luo Lin¡­ After pointing Gon and Kurapika in the right direction, he didn¡¯t follow them. The main characters were bonding¡ªthere was no reason for him to get involved. Finding a random corner, Luo Lin once again summoned his system panel. [Level 100 God System] [Name: Luo Lin] [Level: 1 (14/1000)] [Vitality: 1] [Spirit: 1] [World: Hunter x Hunter] ¡°Fourteen experience points¡­¡± Luo Lin stared at the experience value behind his level, deep in thought. He had been checking his system panel frequently throughout the journey. During the first part of the test, he had gained eight experience points. On the stairs, he had earned two more. Finally, he had gained four points during the run through the Visca Wends. ¡°If this system really works by gaining experience through training, then the intensity of the training must affect the rate of experience gain!¡± Luo Lin had a hypothesis in mind. After all, if it really took ten kilometers of running to gain one point of experience, there was no way the stair climb had been twenty kilometers long. So, the only exnation was that climbing stairs was more intense than regr running, which resulted in more experience. The same applied to the Visca Wends. Although the total distance covered wasn¡¯t even thirty kilometers, he had gained four experience points. Since killing monsters didn¡¯t yield experience, the higher intensity of running through the forestpared to normal running was likely the reason for the increased gain. ¡°The more intense the training, the more experience I earn¡­ If that¡¯s the case, maybe gaining the thousand experience points needed to level up won¡¯t be so hard after all!¡± Luo Lin¡¯s lips curled into a slight smile. Finally, some good news from the system. ¡°Thank you for your hard work, candidates. This is the venue for the second exam¡ªBiscayne Park! Well, goodbye, and good luck to you all!¡± Examiner Satotsu addressed the candidates before marching off into the forest in his strange gait. But after entering the forest, Satotsu didn¡¯t actually leave. Instead, he found a nice tree to climb and pulled out a monocr to watch the second test from afar. ¡°If the examiners for the second test are Menchi and Buhara, let¡¯s hope nothing goes wrong!¡± Satotsu sighed to himself. After Satotsu left, the previously closed gates of the second test venue slowly opened. Inside the park, the first thing the candidates saw was row after row of neatly arranged stoves, which left many of them momentarily stunned. But they soon recovered and entered the park. ¡°Wee, candidates! I am Menchi, the examiner for the second test!¡± At the far end of the park, in front of a building, a woman with a curvaceous figure and rather bold attire sat on a sofa. Behind her was a huge, burly man with a kind face. ¡°I¡¯m Buhara, the other examiner!¡± As soon as Buhara finished speaking, a loud rumbling noise echoed through the park. ¡°Buhara, you¡¯re already hungry?¡± Menchi nced up at herpanion with a teasing smile. ¡°Yeah, I¡¯m starving!¡± Buhara rubbed his belly, looking pitiful. ¡°In that case¡­¡± Menchi turned to the candidates with a smile. ¡°The second test will be cooking!¡± ¡°Cooking?¡± ¡°Making food?¡± Many candidates were stunned. Although the presence of the stoves had given them some idea of what the test might involve, hearing it confirmed left them baffled. After all, this was supposed to be the Hunter Exam¡ªwhat did cooking have to do with anything? ¡°Why is the test about cooking?¡± One candidate couldn¡¯t help but shout. ¡°Why cooking?¡± Menchi tilted her head slightly, then smiled proudly. ¡°If you¡¯re asking why, it¡¯s because we¡¯re Gourmet Hunters, of course!¡± However¡­ ¡°Gourmet Hunters¡­¡± ¡°Hunting, huh? I guess it fits!¡± ¡°Haha¡ª¡± A wave ofughter spread through the group of candidates. ¡°Haha, Miss Gourmet Hunter, so what dish do we have to make?¡± Another candidate called out, though the mocking tone in his voice was hard to miss. ¡°Bunch of idiots¡ª¡± Luo Lin rubbed his forehead, watching as most of the candidates broke out inughter. He was speechless. He had known this would happen, but he still didn¡¯t get it. Even if they thought it was funny, how could theyugh at the examiner who held their fate in her hands? Did these candidates have no emotional intelligence? On stage, Menchi¡¯s face was already filled with displeasure, while Buhara stepped forward and loudly dered, ¡°The designated ingredient for the cooking test is pork. Any dish made from pigs living in the Biscayne Forest is eptable.¡± ¡°As long as we say it¡¯s delicious, you pass. The test will end when we¡¯re full. Now, the second test begins!¡± Buhara announced. The moment his voice fell, all the candidates bolted toward the forest. Though they had beenughing earlier, none of them were foolish enough to take this lightly. Buhara had clearly stated that the test would end once they were full. And while Buhara himself looked like a big eater, there were still nearly 150 candidates. It seemed impossible that he could eat over 100 dishes. ¡°So, the goal of this test is to see who finishes cooking first!¡± Many of the candidates had this thought in mind as they sprinted into the forest, suddenly full of motivation. Chapter 7 - Roast Whole Pig x Fun鈥檚 About to Begin Chapter 7: Roast Whole Pig x Fun¡¯s About to Begin Rumble, rumble, rumble In Biscayne Forest Park, a herd of massive pink creatures was stampeding, and ahead of them were the Hunter candidates, screaming and wailing. Charging Nose Boars! These were the only pigs that inhabited Biscayne Park. They were also the most ferocious pigs in the world, measuring three meters in length and two meters in height, their enormous size giving them incredible strength. And the name Charging Nosewasn¡¯t for nothing. Their huge noses were as tough as rocks, andbined with their berserk nature, they were a terrifying force. Not to mention, they liked to hunt in packs, charging together fearlessly like a herd on the savanna. Many candidates were caught and sent flying by the Charging Nose Boars, trampled mercilessly underfoot. ¡°Tsk tsk¡­¡± Luo Lin shook his head while standing atop a tree, watching the scene unfold. He turned his gaze to the other side. Although Charging Nose Boars liked to hunt in packs, there were still some that, having eaten their fill, wandered leisurely through the forest. ¡°Found one!¡± Luo Lin spotted a lone Charging Nose Boar strolling nearby, with no others around it. Without hesitation, Luo Lin charged forward, appearing directly above the Charging Nose Boar. He could even see the shock in the boar¡¯s eyes. But¡­ Given Luo Lin¡¯s speed, the boar had no time to react. In the next moment, Luo Lin¡¯s fist came crashing down on its forehead. The forehead was the boar¡¯s biggest weak spot. Its giant, rock-hard nose had evolved precisely to protect its vulnerable forehead. Although¡­ Luo Lin found this a bit hard to believe, but the facts proved it true¡ªthis was how the boars had evolved. Carrying the fallen Charging Nose Boar, Luo Lin quickly returned to the second test¡¯s venue. At the venue, Menchi and Buhara both looked slightly surprised as Luo Lin arrived. From the time the candidates had set out until now, it was clear that Luo Lin had wasted no time getting to the boars¡¯ habitat and returning immediately. ¡°The quality of this year¡¯s candidates is pretty good,¡± Buhara murmured quietly. ¡°Hmph, not by much!¡± Menchi snorted softly, still displeased with the candidates¡¯ earlier attitudes, but she had calmed down a little by now. After all, as Gourmet Hunters, they were used to being misunderstood and mocked. Standing before the stove, Luo Lin didn¡¯t pay much attention to the two examiners on the stage. Instead, he studied the Charging Nose Boar in front of him. He knew, ording to the plot, that simply roasting the pig would earn him a pass from Buhara. But¡­ Luo Lin couldn¡¯t bring himself to just throw the whole pig onto the fire without doing anything. ¡°I guess I¡¯ll clean it up a bit. There¡¯s still time¡­¡± Luo Lin sighed and picked up a kitchen knife. Although he had never roasted a whole pig¡ªhad never even eaten one¡ªhe figured the first steps were to drain the blood and remove the organs. And at this moment, Luo Lin realized just how powerful he had be since leveling up. Even though he had never butchered an animal before, the slightest feedback from the knife¡¯s de allowed him to instinctively adjust the cutting angle. While his technique might not have been the most proper or efficient, every cut was certainly the easiest to make. A mediocre kitchen knife in Luo Lin¡¯s hands felt razor-sharp, and in less than five minutes, he hadpletely gutted the Charging Nose Boar. As for draining the blood¡­ Luo Lin didn¡¯t really know how to do that, so he just made a few extra cuts and rinsed it thoroughly with water. Next came the seasoning. Looking at the well-stocked condiments on the table, Luo Lin followed his instincts. He added a bit of everything that looked right¡ªsalt, soy sauce, chili, green onions, ginger, garlic¡ªand most importantly, cumin. Grilling without cumin was like the West without Jerusalem. ¡°Definitely a beginner who¡¯s never cooked before! What a letdown¡­¡± On stage, Menchi sighed as she watched Luo Lin¡¯s actions. Meanwhile, Buhara looked regretfully at the discarded boar organs. Those were meat too! Five minutester, Luo Lin finally started the fire and set the pig on the spit to roast. Even though he had taken ten extra minutes, during which some candidates had already started roasting their pigs, thanks to his earlier lead, most of the other candidates were just now returning with their boars. Not many candidates were ahead of Luo Lin, so it didn¡¯t affect his progress. However¡­ Menchi¡¯s mood wasn¡¯t too great. It was all aboutparison. Earlier, Menchi had dismissed Luo Lin as a novice not worth expecting much from, but whenpared to the candidates who had thrown their pigs directly onto the fire without any preparation¡­ He was looking like quite the promising cook! Menchi: Touched.jpg ¡­ Time passed, minute by minute. Luo Lin calmly watched the mes in front of him, asionally turning the spit and brushing on some special sauce, showing no signs of rushing. Even though candidates who had arrived after him were already presenting their half-cooked pigs and passing the test, Luo Lin remained unhurried. While taking his time, Luo Lin had been counting how many candidates had passed so far. He was the 36th, and there was still plenty of room before the limit was reached! ¡°It¡¯s about ready!¡± Luo Lin looked at the roasted pig, which seemed to be cooked, and ted it before walking toward Menchi and Buhara. ¡°Finally, a dish worth looking at!¡± Menchi sighed in relief as she eyed the te in front of her, picking up her knife and fork for the first time to take a bite. As soon as Menchi tasted it, Buhara grabbed the whole roasted pig with his bare hands, not caring that it had juste off the fire, and demonstrated his three-bite pig-eating technique for Luo Lin. ¡°Tasty! You pass!¡± Buhara dered without hesitation. ¡°The vor is so-so, but it¡¯s passable,¡± Menchi said with a tsundere expression. ¡°Thank you, examiners!¡± Luo Lin left the stage with his now-empty te. Honestly, Menchi¡¯s evaluation didn¡¯t really matter for the first dish. As long as Buhara gave him a passing grade, that was enough. But Luo Lin wasn¡¯tcking in strategy. While Menchi¡¯s opinion on the first dish didn¡¯t matter, it was still a good opportunity to make a positive impression. That way, the second dish might be a bit easier! Although Luo Lin could rely on the storyline to ensure he passed the second test¡­ He was curious! After all, in the story, Killua managed to eliminate all the candidates in next year¡¯s Hunter Exam, finishing the first stage and earning his license on the spot. So Luo Lin was curious¡ªif only one person passed the second test, instead of everyone failing, would Netero still intervene? Heh heh! Fun¡¯s about to begin! Luo Lin is officially in action! Chapter 8 - The Second Half of the Cooking Test x Ninja Hanz艒 Chapter 8: The Second Half of the Cooking Test x ¡®Ninja¡¯ Hanz¨­ ¡°I can¡¯t eat anymore!¡± Buhazi sat on the ground, clutching his belly, which was several sizesrger than before, his face filled with contentment. Hmm. Although his stomach had only expanded a few sizes, Buhazi had forcefully devoured seventy whole roasted pigs. Moreover, except for Lorin¡¯s, all the others¡¯ pigs were entirely unprocessed¡ªno blood drained, no innards removed. Given the size of a Snout-nosed Rampaging Pig, each one easily weighed over two tonnes, so seventy pigs amounted to¡­ one hundred and forty tonnes! Seeing this scene with his own eyes, Lorin¡¯s expression stiffened slightly. Of course, he knew Buhazi, as a nen user, must have used some kind of nen ability to assist, but even so, one hundred and forty tonnes was outrageous. Looking at Buhazi, Lorin could only marvel at how he seemed to belong in the wrong world. If he weren¡¯t a Gourmet Hunter in the world of Hunter x Hunter but instead a Gourmet Hunter in the world of Toriko, then with Buhazi¡¯s appetite, he would absolutely be a super rising star in the Gourmet Hunter world! ¡°The test is over!¡± Menchi rolled her eyes at her partner, then announced, ¡°Seventy people have passed the pig cooking test!¡± Standing up, she addressed the numerous examinees below, ¡°I won¡¯t be as lenient as Buhazi. My test is extremely strict.¡± After thinking for a moment, she continued, ¡°For the second half of the cooking test, I want to eat¡ªsushi!¡± ¡°Sushi?¡± ¡°What kind of dish is that?¡± ¡°Never heard of it¡­¡± All the Hunter examinees were bewildered, exchanging nces as they confirmed that none had ever heard the name of this dish. ¡°Hehe, you don¡¯t know it, do you? But that¡¯s normal because it¡¯s a local dish from an obscure little ind nation, not well-known.¡± Menchi grinned mischievously. ¡°However, I can give you a bit of help. The basic ingredients and tools for making sushi have already been provided. Here¡¯s a hint: I will only ept nigiri sushi!¡± After finishing, Menchi ignored the still-confused faces of the examinees and directly announced, ¡°The second half of the Hunter Test¡¯s cooking exam begins now, and the time limit is until I¡¯m full.¡± However, unlike in the first half, where Buhazi had announced the start and all the Hunter examinees rushed out of the test venue, this time, they were all perplexedly studying the ingredients Menchi had prepared in advance¡ªnamely, arge pot of already steamed rice. Except for Lorin and¡­ a certain ninja who was openly chuckling. ¡°He¡¯s smiling so happily¡­¡± ¡°He must know this dish.¡± Some examinees near Hanz¨­ had already noticed the ninja¡¯s conspicuously openughter. Exchanging nces, a few decided not to confront him directly but rather to secretly follow Hanz¨­ and observe how he prepared the dish. ¡­ ¡°Cooking with rice?¡± Gon was full of curiosity. ¡°There should be other ingredients! Look at the prepared knives; you wouldn¡¯t need them just for rice. They¡¯re probably for handling other ingredients,¡± Killua analysed seriously. ¡°And nigiri sushi¡ªit must be a dish formed by shaping it with your hands,¡± Kurapika mused. With his broad range of reading¡ªoops, I mean extensive book knowledge¡ªKurapika felt like he had seen something about sushi in a book before. ¡°I recall reading that sushi is a dish made bybining rice mixed with vinegar and other seasonings, along with fish,¡± Kurapika sessfully retrieved the relevant memory from his vast knowledge base. But that was all he could recall, as Kurapika¡¯s reading preferences did not include cookbooks! ¡°Fish! But there isn¡¯t any fish prepared here!¡± Leorio eximed in surprise. Hmm. It was in apletely normal voice, without any attempt to lower the volume. Instantly, the examinees present turned to look, and the next moment, everyone rushed out. ¡°We need to add vinegar too!¡± Lorin looked as though he had just learned something. Hmm. Though he knew what sushi was, he only knew what the finished dish looked like. He wasn¡¯t much better than the others when it came to knowing how to make it or what seasonings were needed. That was also why Lorin hadn¡¯t rushed out immediately to catch fish. ¡­ In the forest, Lorin emerged from theke, holding a carefully chosen fish¡­ of an unknown species, but at least it looked normal. He then returned to the testing venue. Because of his meticulous selection in theke, when Lorin returned, many examinees were already lined up to deliver their dishes to Menchi. However¡­ There were sushi rolls made from minced fish wrapped inrge chunks of rice, sushi consisting of an entire fish encased in rice, small portions of rice enveloping tiny fish, and skewered fish and rice ¡®sushi¡¯. It¡¯s worth noting that all these fish werepletely unprocessed live fish; to call this ¡®dark cuisine¡¯ would be an understatement. Even a dog would shake its head at such things, let alone Menchi, a Gourmet Hunter with exceptionally high standards for food. Still, Lorin found it rather entertaining. Just as Lorin returned to his cooking station, a confident bald-headed Hanz¨­ approached Menchi with a te of sushi. ¡°Finally, it¡¯s my turn! Ta-da, here¡¯s your sushi!¡± Hanz¨­ presented his dish with great confidence. Judging by its appearance alone¡­ it was indeed far superior to the previous ¡®dark cuisines¡¯. Most importantly, the fish on top was finally not one of those unprocessed, scale-covered live fish. At longst, seeing a normal dish, Menchi breathed a slight sigh of relief. However, just by looking at the sushi before her and at Hanz¨­ in his ninja attire, Menchi could guess his background. So¡­ After taking a bite, Menchi said bluntly, ¡°Fail. It tastes terrible. Do it again!¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Hanz¨­ was stunned, staring at Menchi in disbelief. ¡°I said it doesn¡¯t taste good. Go back and redo it!¡± Menchi reiterated seriously. ¡°What do you mean it doesn¡¯t taste good?! Sushi is just rice shaped into a bite-sized oblong, with a bit of wasabi and raw fish. Anyone making this dish would have a simr result!¡± Hanz¨­ shouted angrily. The next moment. ¡°It¡¯s over!¡± Hanz¨­ turned to look at the other Hunter examinees below, realising his mistake. At that moment, the examinees¡¯ eyes gleamed with excitement. ¡°You idiot,¡± Menchi¡¯s temper red instantly. Originally, Menchi intended to have Hanz¨­ redo the dish to see if he coulde up with some creative new type of sushi. But who would have thought he would be foolish enough to blurt out the method for making sushi? ¡°Menchi!¡± Buhazi quickly stepped in to prevent Menchi from hitting Hanz¨­ and managed to calm her down. Returning to the sofa, Menchi was still visibly annoyed. ¡°There¡¯s no helping it. Since the method for making sushi is already known, we¡¯ll now focus solely on evaluating the taste!¡± Menchi said angrily. ¡°Evaluating taste¡­¡± Buhazi was speechless. Not to mention Menchi¡¯s own cooking skills, which could rival any five-star hotel chef, but her current attitude¡­ As her partner, he knew Menchi¡¯s personality well. When she mentioned judging by taste at times like this, the evaluation criteria¡­ ¡°We¡¯re doomed!¡± Buhazi sighed silently, using his phone to send the details and his predictions to the Hunter Examination Committee. Chapter 9 - Passing the Test x Exam Ends Chapter 9: Passing the Test x Exam Ends The second venue of the Hunter Test. ¡°The rice is too hard! Fail.¡± ¡°Not eptable, the way you sliced the fish doesn¡¯t follow the grain, fail!¡± ¡°The shape of the rice ball is not up to standard.¡± ¡°Too slow, the warmth from your palm didn¡¯t transfer to the fish, fail!¡± Menchi¡¯s continuous criticisms resounded as one examinee after another had their sushi judged as failures. ¡°Menchi, you¡¯re being too strict!¡± Buhazi interjected, trying to persuade her. ¡°Shut up!¡± Menchi, already in a bad mood, roared and resumed berating the examinees¡¯ dishes. ¡°I knew it would turn out like this!¡± Buhazi sighed helplessly. ¡°When Menchi gets like this, there¡¯s no stopping her. Hopefully, the Chairman will send someone soon!¡± ¡°Examiner Menchi, here¡¯s my dish.¡± Lorin ced a tray in front of Menchi, putting another portion in front of Buhazi. ¡°It¡¯s you!¡± Menchi nced at Lorin. She had a deep impression of him from the first half of the cooking test. Naturally, she had a good guess about Lorin¡¯s intentions. However, she didn¡¯t mind or, rather, preferred smart people who could discern her real purpose for the test, especially over clueless fools. ¡°Just so you know, your dish from thest round was good, but that doesn¡¯t mean I¡¯ll pass you because of it!¡± Menchi snorted. ¡°Of course.¡± Lorin nodded. He wasn¡¯t surprised she saw through his little scheme, as he hadn¡¯t concealed much in the first ce. There was no need to, anyway. After all, the point of the test was for the participants to figure it out! He was merely being polite and didn¡¯t show any disdain towards Gourmet Hunters. What was wrong with that? As for his true intentions, they went far beyond what a mere disy of wit could reveal. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Menchi lifted the lid on Lorin¡¯s tray and let out a soft exmation upon seeing the dish. ¡°You didn¡¯t make the sushi ording to that bald fool¡¯s recipe?¡± ¡°This round isn¡¯t about following the nigiri sushi recipe, is it?¡± Lorin shrugged. ¡°Besides, I don¡¯t think someone unskilled in cooking could make sushi that satisfies a Gourmet Hunter¡¯s pte.¡± ¡°Finally, someone gets it!¡± Menchi snorted softly, picked up a piece of sushi from the tray, and ate it. ¡°Hmm¡­ The knife skills arecking, the shaping technique isn¡¯t good enough, the rice-vinegar ratio is off, and the fish preparation is slightly undercooked,¡± Menchi critiqued mercilessly. Immediately, some examinees who were anxiously listening to the conversation between Lorin and Menchi burst intoughter. ¡°Hehe, no matter how much he tries to curry favour, it¡¯s still a fail!¡± ¡°The Hunter Test isn¡¯t something you can pass with a few cheap tricks!¡± The group of examinees whispered amongst themselves, mocking without restraint. ¡°But¡­¡± ¡°I like your bold and innovative approach to cooking, and it¡¯s not unptable. You pass!¡± Menchi dered loudly, hinting at her true meaning. With that, the examinees who had been mocking Lorin froze, their expressions turning sour. ¡°Bold and innovative¡­ not unptable¡­¡± Kurapika¡¯s eyes widened as Menchi¡¯s hint suddenly clicked. ¡°I understand now, the real purpose of this test!¡± ¡°The real purpose?¡± Gon asked, puzzled. ¡°Exactly. This exam isn¡¯t about the cooking itself; it¡¯s about bold innovation or, more urately, testing our courage and ability to explore the unknown,¡± Kurapika exined excitedly in a low voice to Gon and the others. ¡°The reason why the examiner chose an obscure dish like sushi and provided various ingredients as hints was to test our observational skills and bravery in venturing into unfamiliar territory.¡± ¡°As for the taste of the dish, it¡¯s merely the result of exploring the unknown, a reflection of one¡¯s capability. Naturally, it shouldn¡¯t be too terrible.¡± ¡°How did I not realise this until now?¡± Kurapika felt a pang of regret. Because he had some knowledge of sushi from literature, he instinctively began recalling details about it and tried to recreate it from memory. Then, Hanz¨­ had outright revealed the recipe, preventing him from discerning the true content of the test. Kurapika wasn¡¯t alone; there were many intelligent examinees. Following Menchi¡¯s repeated hints, they, like Kurapika, finally grasped the real objective of the test. Many excitedly began preparing their dishes anew. Onstage, seeing this, Menchi finally breathed a sigh of relief, feeling both amused and exasperated. The test she¡¯d designed wasn¡¯t hard at all; a little thought was all it took to discern her purpose. Yet this group had first mocked Gourmet Hunters, and then one or two troublemakers disrupted the proceedings, turning her carefully prepared test into a chaotic mess. But now, things were finally back on track. However¡­ Among the examinees who had figured it all out, there were still those who didn¡¯t understand. ¡°I refuse to ept this!¡± One of the examinees who had previously mocked Lorin, number 255, was red-eyed and punched a hole in the cooking station. ¡°Why did he pass? You listed so many ws in his dish!¡± Tuo Dou shouted angrily. ¡°Because I¡¯m the examiner! If I say he passes, he passes. If I say you fail, you fail,¡± Menchi snorted. Had she not been the examiner, she wouldn¡¯t have even bothered with such a fool. ¡°Damn it, I¡¯m not here to be a chef; I want to be a Bounty Hunter! I don¡¯t recognise you as an examiner. What gives you the right, as a Gourmet Hunter, to judge me?¡± Tuo Dou roared furiously. ¡°That¡¯s too bad. This year, I¡¯m the examiner. You¡¯ll have to find one you approve of for next year¡¯s Hunter Test!¡± Menchi replied impatiently. ¡°Don¡¯t be ridiculous!¡± Tuo Dou rushed at Menchi in a fit of rage, clearly intending to resort to violence. But just as he reached Menchi, Buhazi moved. Despite hisrge frame, he was incredibly fast and pped Tuo Dou away before he could react. The overwhelming force sent Tuo Dou flying across the park,nding unconscious at the park¡¯s entrance. ¡°Mind your own business!¡± Menchi red at Buhazi and put her knife away. ¡°Well, Menchi, if you killed someone, it would be a big problem!¡± Buhazi chuckled. ¡°Hmph, thanks to idiots like him, I¡¯vepletely lost my appetite.¡± Menchi snorted, raising her voice. ¡°I¡¯m full. The exam is over. The second stage of the Hunter Test, cleared by one person!¡± Chapter 10 - Retest x Conditions x Identity Chapter 10: Retest x Conditions x Identity ¡°I¡¯m full. The exam is over. One person has passed the second stage of the Hunter Test!¡± Menchi announced loudly, her stubborn streaking through. ¡°What?¡± ¡°How can this be?¡± ¡°My dish is almost finished!¡± The Hunter examinees erupted in protest, each growing anxious. Having achieved his intended goal, Lorin was back among the crowd, quietly enjoying themotion. The most stunned were undoubtedly the candidates who had realised the test¡¯s true purpose but hadn¡¯t yet had the chance to present their dishes. Compared to those who were eliminated without understanding why, these candidates felt the most frustrated. ¡°When I say it¡¯s over, it¡¯s over. Are you not satisfied?¡± Menchi shouted angrily at the indignant examinees. ¡°You fools mocked the examiner from the beginning, then acted like idiots, failing to grasp the test¡¯s essence and not taking your cooking seriously. Now you think you have a right toin?¡± ¡°Even so, isn¡¯t this a bit too harsh?¡± A voice tinged with amusement suddenly came from above. Everyone froze, looking up to see a blimp had somehow appeared overhead. The voice hade from the broadcast on the blimp. ¡°That¡¯s¡­ the emblem of the Hunter Association.¡± ¡°It must be someone from the Hunter Examination Committee.¡± The examinees grew excited. In their eyes, since themittee had arrived, justice would be served. ¡°Buhazi, you¡¯re meddling again¡­¡± Menchi frowned, ring discontentedly at her partner. Though the Hunter Association¡¯s blimp was nearby, it was clear they had departed in advance to arrive so quickly. ¡°Hehe, since the situation escted, we¡¯d be in a bind otherwise!¡± Buhazi chuckled softly. ¡°Hmph¡­¡± Menchi snorted, but said no more. At that moment, the hatch of the blimp, still dozens of metres off the ground, suddenly opened, and a figure leapt down. The next second, with a thunderous crash, the figurended among the examinees, kicking up a cloud of dust. ¡°Who¡¯s that old man?¡± ¡°He jumped from that height without a scratch?¡± Many of the Hunter examinees stared nkly, looking up at the blimp, then at the figure in front of them,pletely in disbelief. Jumping from dozens of metres without a parachute was absurd. ¡°That¡¯s Netero, the Chairman of the Hunter Examination Committee and the chief overseer of the Hunter Test,¡± Menchi exined. ¡°Calling me the chief overseer is a bit much. I¡¯m mostly here to handle troublesome situations like this!¡± Netero chuckled. ¡°So, Menchi, I remember in your original report, you mentioned that this stage of the test was primarily about the candidates¡¯ courage to face the unknown. The evaluation concluded with only one passing, correct?¡± Netero looked serious¡­ but his gaze subtly wandered over Menchi¡¯s alluring figure, earning her a silentpliment. ¡°No, that¡¯s not entirely urate.¡± Menchi, now standing before Netero with some embarrassment, answered, ¡°At the beginning, some examinees made derogatoryments about Gourmet Hunters, which provoked me. ¡°Then, when another examinee revealed the cooking method, I grew agitated. Later, further provocations led me to handle things excessively.¡± At that moment, many of the examinees were stunned by the exchange between Netero and Menchi. Courage to face the unknown? Wasn¡¯t the test about cooking? But there were few fools present. With Netero¡¯s clear exnation, anyone still failing to grasp it was truly unsuited to be a Hunter. Suddenly, the realisation caused the faces of the awakened examinees to flush with shame. ¡°Oh ho ho¡ª¡± ¡°So you admit your judgment was unfair!¡± Neteroughed cheerfully. ¡°Yes, once cooking is involved, I lose my sense of judgment. I¡¯m not fit to be an examiner,¡± Menchi stated seriously. ¡°I hereby resign from the role of Hunter Test examiner and request that the results of this exam be dered void.¡± Menchi paused, then added, ¡°But, Chairman Netero, can we exempt the candidate who passed from having his result annulled?¡± ¡°The one who passed, huh!¡± Netero nced across the crowd, quickly locating Lorin, and shed a radiant smile. ¡°No, we can¡¯t,¡± he stated without hesitation. Menchi was taken aback, not expecting Netero to refuse even this small favour. ¡°But what I meant was, you¡¯re not allowed to resign,¡± Netero continued, still smiling. ¡°You¡¯ll remain the examiner and give a new test. This time, however, you¡¯ll also participate as a candidate, so the examinees will be more epting of the results. ¡°What do you say, do you agree?¡± Netero asked Menchi with a grin. ¡°Of course!¡± Menchi agreed immediately. ¡°Over here, over here, Chairman Netero, I haven¡¯t agreed yet!¡± Lorin suddenly raised his hand. ¡°Oh! You don¡¯t agree¡­¡± Netero turned, smiling at Lorin. ¡°Naturally, if there¡¯s no retest, I¡¯d be the only candidate to receive the Hunter Licence, right? With a retest, I¡¯d be at a disadvantage¡­¡± Lorin spread his hands, disregarding the res from the other examinees. ¡°Ah, you have a point¡­ You should bepensated!¡± Netero stroked his beard, thoughtfully considering Lorin¡¯s words. ¡°How about this: you¡¯ll be granted a special qualification for the Hunter Test,¡± Netero said suddenly. ¡°Special qualification¡­ for the Hunter Test¡­¡± Lorin was momentarily stunned but quickly caught on. It turned out he hadn¡¯t officially registered for the Hunter Test at all! That¡¯s right. Having participated in two stages of the test, Lorin hadn¡¯t even signed up for it. After all, he had arrived in the elevator cabin immediately after transmigrating. He hadn¡¯t registered for the exam or even obtained an official identity in this world. His system certainly wasn¡¯t the kind that took care of everything like a nanny. Along the way, Lorin had suspected this. Now, Netero¡¯s words confirmed it. However, it was clear that Netero didn¡¯t mind and was willing to let Lorin continue with the Hunter Test. Lorin grinned and replied, ¡°Then I appreciate it, old man!¡± ¡°Oh ho ho¡­ Now that it¡¯s settled, Menchi, please announce the new test!¡± Netero said, stillughing. Menchi, still contemting the meaning of Lorin and Netero¡¯s conversation, quickly responded when Netero called her. ¡°Yes¡­ right away!¡± ¡°Chairman Netero, may I use the blimp to transport the examinees to that mountain?¡± Menchi pointed to a round, isted mountain in the distance. ¡°Oh¡­ of course.¡± Netero nced at the mountain, his eyes revealing understanding, and responded with a smile. Chapter 11 - Retest x Lorin Becomes the Prey Chapter 11: Retest x Lorin Bes the Prey The Hunter Association¡¯s blimp stopped beside a canyon atop the unnamed mountain. This canyon, about forty to fifty metres wide, split the mountain neatly in two, as if it had been cleaved straight down the middle. ¡°This is the ce!¡± Menchi said, smiling as she approached the canyon¡¯s edge. ¡°This is the new test site, and the test this time is¡­ boiled eggs!¡± Menchi¡¯s gaze swept across the faces of the many Hunter examinees present. ¡°Boiled eggs?¡± The Hunter examinees looked at the canyon, confused. What did boiled eggs have to do with this canyon? At that moment, Menchi began removing her shoes and socks, speaking as she did, ¡°In this canyon lives a creature known as the Grape Spider. The task is to retrieve their eggs and make boiled eggs.¡± The canyon? The Grape Spider? The examinees looked from Menchi to the canyon, and many faces immediately turned pale. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. There¡¯s a deep river at the bottom of the canyon. As long as you¡¯re careful, you shouldn¡¯t fall to your death. However, the current is strong and may carry you straight out to the ocean several dozen kilometres away!¡± Menchi remarked casually. ¡°You¡¯re not seriously telling us to climb down there! We could die¡ª¡± yelled Tuo Dou, the resilient candidate number 255, who had already regained his strength. ¡°Die?¡± Menchi gave him a strange look and replied indifferently, ¡°If you¡¯re not prepared to die at any moment, why did youe to be a Hunter?¡± With that, she ignored the changes in his expression and jumped straight into the canyon. The scene left many examinees dumbfounded. In less than two minutes, Menchi climbed back up the cliff holding a Grape Spider egg. ¡°This is it. Go down there, get one of these eggs, and then make boiled eggs!¡± Menchi said, smiling at the examinees before her. ¡°What a joke! Who would jump in without a second thought like you¡­¡± Tuo Dou had barely finished speaking. Dozens of examinees leapt into the canyon one after another, leaving those who hesitated dumbstruck. Of course, not everyone who jumped came back. ¡°Glug, glug~¡± ¡°Glug, glug~¡± In arge iron pot, dozens of Grape Spider eggs, each the size of a chicken egg, were being boiled. ¡°Alright, everyone, give them a taste! See how these eggspare to regr chicken eggs,¡± Menchi said with a smile. Since the results had been nullified due to the agreement with Netero, Lorin naturally had to go down and bring back an egg. ¡°This taste¡­ not bad at all!¡± Lorin eximed in surprise as he looked at the Grape Spider egg in his hand. Unlike ordinary chicken eggs, the Grape Spider egg melted in the mouth, even the yolk was not dry, and the vour was much richer. ¡°The ingredients in this world¡­ I must try more of them!¡± Lorin decided. As a member of the Glutton Empire, his resistance to gourmet food was not particrly high. ¡°Not bad, right? These are the treasures we Gourmet Hunters risk our lives for. Once you experience the joy of discovering new vours, it¡¯s hard to resist!¡± Menchi proudly dered to the Hunter examinees. Her words intrigued many candidates; although few would set Gourmet Hunter as their goal, none would scoff as they had initially. The second stage¡¯s retest concluded, with forty candidates remaining. ¡­ On the blimp. ¡°Chairman, something¡¯s wrong!¡± Beans hurried into Netero¡¯s room. ¡°Oh? What¡¯s wrong?¡± Netero asked cheerfully, looking at his chief secretary. ¡°Chairman, you asked me to investigate that candidate Lorin earlier today, but even after searching through all records from the past twenty years, I found absolutely nothing on him,¡± Beans said. ¡°Chairman, could Lorin be from Meteor City?¡± ¡°No, you¡¯re mistaken. That kid doesn¡¯t carry the scent of Meteor City,¡± Netero chuckled. ¡°But¡­¡± Beans looked puzzled. Wait a minute¡­ Could it be? Beans¡¯ expression changed, and he asked in shock, ¡°Chairman, could Lorin be from¡­ over there?¡± ¡°Oh ho ho, wrong again.¡± Neteroughed even more merrily as he stroked his small beard. ¡°He¡¯s not from the Dark Continent either. I can guarantee that.¡± ¡°Then who is he, Chairman?¡± Beans was even more perplexed. With the Hunter Association¡¯s capabilities, there were only two types of people whose identities couldn¡¯t be found¡ªresidents of Meteor City or the nonexistent people from the Dark Continent. Was there anyone else whose identity they couldn¡¯t uncover? ¡°Heh heh heh, the answer is, I don¡¯t know either,¡± Netero said with a cheerful smile. ¡°Chairman, then¡­¡± Beans began, but stopped as he saw Netero¡¯s grin. ¡°Chairman, don¡¯t tell me¡­¡± Beans finally realised why his superior was smiling so brightly. It was the expression of a Hunter who had found new prey after a long period of stillness! Beans fell silent. Though much time had passed, there was no doubt that their Chairman was, indeed, still a Hunter. ¡­ Meanwhile. Lorin had no idea about the conversation between Netero and Beans concerning him. He was sitting on the outer corridor of the blimp, gazing at the scenery outside. Although Netero¡¯s promise meant he no longer had to worry about not being registered for the uing Hunter Test, and even after obtaining the Hunter Licence, he wouldn¡¯t need to concern himself with his identity in this world, Lorin couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit regretful for missing out on the drama. Unfortunately, despite Netero¡¯s offer being a reward, it was also an implicit threat. After all, as someone who hadn¡¯t officially registered for the Hunter Test, Netero could have thrown him out of the exam at any time. So, even if he felt dissatisfied, Lorin could only ept this favourable condition. He sighed with regret. There wouldn¡¯t be any more stages where he could watch as all the examinees were eliminated in one go. Or rather, with Lorin¡¯s current abilities, he couldn¡¯t achieve that even if he wanted to. Chapter 12 - Chit-Chat x Netero鈥檚 Game Chapter 12: Chit-Chat x Netero¡¯s Game ¡°You two little brats, if you want to eat, go to the cafeteria! Stop messing around in the kitchen.¡± Suddenly, a loud shout rang out, and two small boys were thrown out by a chef. ¡°Stingy!¡± Killua huffed, taking a big bite of therge bone-in meat he had sneaked out of the kitchen. ¡°Hehe¡­¡± Gon scratched his head and chuckled. He actually felt it wasn¡¯t right to mess around in the kitchen, but¡­ since he rarely got to y with friends his age, he didn¡¯t say much. ¡°Ah, it¡¯s Brother Lorin!¡± Suddenly, Gon spotted Lorin in the distant hallway and excitedly shouted, trying to divert Killua¡¯s attention. ¡°That guy.¡± Killua was taken aback, then recognised Lorin. The second stage of the test had left a deep impression on him. Killua immediately became interested, as Gon had hoped, shifting his focus: ¡°Let¡¯s go over and check it out.¡± ¡°Brother Lorin, what are you doing here?¡± Gon and Killua approached from around the corner, both curious. Lorin, who had already heard the voices of the two boys, didn¡¯t turn around but casually replied, ¡°Enjoying the scenery¡­¡± ¡°Scenery?¡± The two boys were puzzled for a moment and came closer. ¡°Wow, it¡¯s beautiful!¡± Gon¡¯s face lit up with surprise. The blimp was currently passing over a city. It wasn¡¯t a brightly lit metropolis but rather dimly illuminated, with just enough scattered lights to outline part of the city¡¯s streets. It was precisely this light in the darkness that made the view so breathtaking. However, Killua wasn¡¯t focused on the scenery outside the blimp. He moved closer to Lorin and curiously asked, ¡°Hey, you were serious during the second stage of the test, right?¡± ¡°What?¡± Lorin turned his head slightly, looking at Killua in confusion. ¡°I mean when you refused the retest and tried to eliminate everyone to get the Hunter Licence,¡± Killua exined. ¡°Yes, I was serious.¡± Lorin didn¡¯t hide it and nodded. ¡°Ah! That¡¯s so mean.¡± ¡°Haha, how interesting!¡± Gon and Killua spoke simultaneously. They nced at each other and then burst intoughter. Lorin silently watched the two boys bicker like children. ¡°Your name¡¯s Lorin, right? I like your approach,¡± Killua said with a mischievous smile. ¡°Do you think I should try to eliminate all the candidates in theter tests? Would that old man panic and cry?¡± ¡°You¡¯d better not,¡± Lorin replied casually. ¡°There are a few freaks among the Hunter candidates. If you try to eliminate them all by force, you¡¯ll get into trouble.¡± Hmm. For Killua, it would just be trouble, nothing more. After all, in this round of candidates, only two couldpletely defeat Killua. Hisoka wouldn¡¯t harm a promising young ¡°apple,¡± and Illumi, who had no qualms about killing, was his older brother. At most, Killua would end up going home before the final stage. ¡°Huh? I¡¯d get into trouble?¡± Killua was taken aback. He had only been joking, but now that Lorin said that, hispetitive spirit red up. ¡°Why don¡¯t you try ambushing Hisoka¡­¡± Lorin suggested, ncing at Killua. ¡°Uh¡­¡± Killua froze for a moment, then gave an awkward smile. Though he was confident¡ªperhaps even arrogant¡ªin his abilities, his instincts, honed through years of training under his brother, allowed him to recognise enemies he couldn¡¯t defeat. And unfortunately, Hisoka was one of those. ¡°Forget it. I won¡¯t imitate something you¡¯ve already done!¡± Killua snorted and turned away. ¡°By the way, Brother Lorin, what did Netero mean when he said you were specially given a Hunter Test registration?¡± Gon asked curiously. ¡°Oh, that! It¡¯s pretty much like your retest. They just gave me a special registration,¡± Lorin replied nonchntly. ¡°A special registration¡­¡± ¡°Wait, don¡¯t tell me you didn¡¯t actually register for the Hunter Test!¡± Killua eximed, sounding surprised. ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± Lorin sighed slightly. ¡°I kind of stumbled into the exam by ident. At first, I nned to leave, but the Hunter Test seemed interesting, so I decided to stay.¡± Lorin wasn¡¯t lying. He had coincidentally ended up in the elevator leading to the first test. Initially, he intended to participate briefly and then leave. But after his system upgraded, granting him a decent physical condition, the Hunter Test became more appealing, so he decided to continue. Gon and Killua, however, were left bewildered. What did he mean by ¡°stumbled into the exam?¡± And how could he just stay because it seemed interesting? Gon couldn¡¯t help but think about all the effort he¡¯d put in to reach the exam venue, while Killua pondered how Lorin had nearly eliminated all the other candidates just for fun. Although they wanted to use Lorin of lying¡­ Seeing him dressed in sleepwear and wearing flip-flops, they had to admit that Lorin didn¡¯t seem to be joking. ¡°Whew¡­¡± ¡°If the eliminated candidates found out about Lorin, they¡¯d go crazy,¡± Killua muttered. Gon nodded in agreement. He remembered that the probability of reaching the Hunter Test venue was one in ten thousand. identally stumbling into it was a truly incredible stroke of luck! Just as the three of them were chatting, a sudden surge of powerful energy came from one side. Instinctively, the three turned to look in that direction. However, where the energy had emanated from, there was no one in sight. Instead, on the other side, Netero walked over with a cheerful smile. ¡°What are you up to?¡± Netero asked, feigning curiosity. Lorin was momentarily stunned, then remembered the plot and resumed gazing nkly out the window. Gon, however, curiously asked, ¡°Mr Netero, did you see anyone over there just now?¡± ¡°Anyone? I didn¡¯t see anyone,¡± Netero replied. Meanwhile, Killua stared at Netero, as if seeing through everything, and remarked, ¡°For someone your age, you¡¯re still pretty agile!¡± ¡°Oh ho ho, I was just taking a walk!¡± Neteroughed, looking at Killua with satisfaction. Hmm. For someone of that age to possess such skill and perception, he would make a fine toy indeed! Netero thought mischievously. As for the other two¡­ Lorin didn¡¯t need mentioning; he was already the prey Netero had set his sights on. Even Gon, with his keen response, was quite impressive. Tonight promised to be anything but dull. Netero mused silently while maintaining a cheerful expression: ¡°Do you three have some free time now?¡± ¡°Free time? Isn¡¯t it free activity time right now?¡± Killua retorted. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s not part of the Hunter Test. I¡¯m just an old man feeling bored, looking for someone to y with,¡± Netero said with augh. ¡°This is your first time participating in the Hunter Test, right? Any thoughts on the experience so far?¡± ¡°It¡¯s great!¡± Gon answered enthusiastically, missing the mood entirely. ¡°It¡¯s different from what I expected¡ªno written tests that make you think too hard. I was worried at first!¡± ¡°I find it boring. I thought there would be some difficult challenges,¡± Killua replied, eyeing Netero. ¡°I see!¡± Netero stroked his beard and looked at Lorin. ¡°What about you? How do you find it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. I just didn¡¯t get to enjoy the fun I was looking forward to, which is a bit disappointing,¡± Lorin answered casually. ¡°Is that so?¡± Netero seemed to ponder their responses seriously before suddenly saying, ¡°How about this? Would you all like to y a game with me? It¡¯s an interesting game, with some difficulty and fun!¡± Gon and Killua exchanged nces, both intrigued. As for Lorin, after thinking it over, he didn¡¯t refuse. He had originally nned to find a room to train and gain some experience, but since he didn¡¯t have much training knowledge, he was reminiscing to see if he could recall any suitable methods. Now that Netero was willing to exercise with him, Lorin certainly wouldn¡¯t say no. Chapter 13 - The Game x Probing x Outburst Chapter 13: The Game x Probing x Outburst ¡°A ball-grabbing game?¡± Gon and Killua looked curiously at Netero, who had just changed out of his robe. ¡°That¡¯s right. Before this ship reaches the next destination, if you can take the ball from me, you win. And if you win, I¡¯ll give you a Hunter Licence right away,¡± Netero said earnestly. It was evident he wasn¡¯t joking. In fact, no other Hunter Test examiner would have any issue with Netero¡¯s decision. Taking the ball from Netero was ten or even a hundred times harder than any of the other test challenges they had designed. If someone could aplish that, not only would they deserve to be a Hunter, but even professional Hunters like themselves would be impressed. ¡°Oh, and you can use any method to grab the ball, and I won¡¯t retaliate!¡± Netero added with a smiling expression. ¡°Any method, as long as we get the ball?¡± Killua¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. ¡°Yes, even if you directly attack this old man!¡± Netero teased with a grin. ¡°Who are you underestimating?¡± Killua¡¯s eyes grew cold, though his expression remained calm. ¡°Then I¡¯ll go first.¡± As soon as he spoke, Killua didn¡¯t rush directly at Netero. Instead, he sidestepped and began walking around Netero in a slow circle. With Killua¡¯s movements, multiple images of him appeared before everyone, continuously circling Netero. ¡°Rhythm Echo?¡± Lorin, standing by, frowned slightly. Since his upgrade, this was the first time he encountered a situation where he couldn¡¯t see someone¡¯s movements clearly. Even Hisoka¡¯s actions had been visible to him before. ¡°It¡¯s a technique specifically aimed at those with strong dynamic vision.¡± Lorin observed carefully, drawing on his knowledge of Rhythm Echo to make a judgment. Rhythm Echo involved using varying step speeds to create afterimages, and the stronger one¡¯s dynamic vision, the more details they could see in the steps, thus generating more illusions. However¡­ While the movements were hard to discern, it was still possible to distinguish between the real Killua and the illusions. Lorin¡¯s gaze remained fixed on the real Killua. The next moment. Killua suddenly moved, reaching for the ball from Netero¡¯s blind spot. But it was evident that if even Lorin could see him, Netero certainly could. Killua¡¯s series of swift movements were effortlessly evaded by Netero with minimal distance. Nheless, through this series of actions, Lorin witnessed Killua¡¯s true skills. His rapid yet silent movements, the sharp techniques disyed between moments of stillness, and the asional stealthy attacks all demonstrated Killua¡¯s superb assassination skills. However¡­ Killua had misjudged the situation, choosing the worst approach by kicking Netero¡¯s right leg. Hmm. The result was Killua clutching his leg in pain, crying out repeatedly. Lorinughed heartily. The old man¡¯s teasing about attacking him earlier wasn¡¯t a joke. Grabbing the ball was one thing, but if Killua tried to attack, his current condition would be the oue. ¡°Brother Lorin, may I go next?¡± Gon turned and politely asked. ¡°Go ahead!¡± Lorin nodded. It would also give him more time to observe Netero¡¯s movements, even if it might not be of much use. With Lorin¡¯s approval, Gon excitedly started warming up, then charged straight at Netero. Unlike Killua, who used stealth and assassination-like techniques, Gon relied more on raw physicality, using his strength and remarkable explosiveness. Unfortunately¡­ For Netero, the difference between the two wasn¡¯t significant. After a series of shy antics, Gon¡­ hit the ground! ¡°Oh ho ho, it¡¯s your turn now, boy! Come on¡­¡± Netero turned to Lorin with a smile, beckoning him. However, a hint of seriousness flickered in his eyes. Unlike Killua and Gon, who were just toys, Netero viewed Lorin as his prey! But it was clear Lorin hadn¡¯t noticed this or, rather, didn¡¯t think he could sh directly with Netero at this point. He stood up, kicked off his flip-flops, stretched his body, and walked slowly toward Netero. ¡°I¡¯ve never learned any martial arts, so there¡¯s no way I canpare to Killua in terms of technique. So¡­ my only option is to use Gon¡¯s approach, relying solely on my physical strength.¡± ¡°However, even though my physical abilities are better than Gon¡¯s, they don¡¯t surpass Killua¡¯s. Since Killua, with both skill and strength, couldn¡¯t get the ball, how can I?¡± Lorin thought to himself. But¡­ His goal had never been to grab the ball. Lorin¡¯s eyes nced over the ball in Netero¡¯s hand, then fixed intently on Netero. This was training with the world¡¯s greatest master. Even if it was just a game¡­ Netero¡¯s game could exhaust someone as tireless as Gon until he fell asleep. ¡°I wonder how much experience I can gain in one night.¡± A glint of expectation shed in Lorin¡¯s eyes as he suddenly rushed at Netero without hesitation. ¡°Tch, is he the same type as Gon?¡± Killua narrowed his eyes, forming a judgment in his mind, feeling slightly disappointed. Though it had only been one exchange, Killua had clearly sensed the astonishing strength and skill hidden within Netero¡¯s seemingly elderly body. As impressive as Lorin¡¯s speed and strength were, Killua could tell at a nce that he hadn¡¯t undergone any technical training. Purely relying on physical strength¡­ ¡°There¡¯s no way he¡¯ll get the old man¡¯s ball,¡± Killua concluded, giving up on the idea of seeing Netero in trouble. At the same time, Netero had a simr thought. ¡°Is this all there is?¡± Netero¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. He had anticipated so much from Lorin, but now¡­ ¡°Was I expecting too much?¡± Netero pondered, though outwardly he remained calm, probing Lorin with skills that were not significantly different from earlier. Meanwhile, Lorin had no clue about the thoughts running through those around him. His gaze was fixed on the ball in Netero¡¯s hand, and he kept elerating, sprinting toward Netero. Even if his movements were effortlessly dodged by Netero, Lorin wasn¡¯t bothered. He continued to push himself to the limit, gradually bing familiar with his body. After all, his body had only recently transformed, and though Lorin felt he had full control, it was still unfamiliar. With each burst of speed, Lorin grew increasingly ustomed to his body¡¯s strength, agility, and flexibility. This exhrating feeling of surging speed was intoxicating, and his eyes on the ball shone ever brighter. At this moment, Lorin had even forgotten that he hadn¡¯t initially nned on actually trying to grab the ball. Naturally, this series of changes didn¡¯t escape Netero¡¯s notice. ¡°Could it be¡­¡± A peculiar guess formed in Netero¡¯s mind, and he deliberately created an opening. ¡°An opportunity!¡± Lorin¡¯s eyes lit up as he lunged for the ball in Netero¡¯s hand. In that instant, he instinctively tapped into a deeper reserve of strength, pushing off the ground. Lorin¡¯s figure disappeared from Gon and Killua¡¯s view. ¡°So fast¡ª¡± Gon¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°Impossible!¡± Killua shouted inwardly, his eyes darting around to locate Lorin. However¡­ With a seemingly slow yet actually rapid sidestep, Netero evaded, causing Lorin to appear behind him, crashing to the ground. But Lorin quickly got up, staring in disbelief at his hands, as if unable toprehend the speed he had just unleashed. Chapter 14 - Super-Speed Combat x Shingen-ryus Kenpo Listening Chapter 14: Super-Speed Combat x Shingen-ryu¡¯s Kenpo Listening ¡°Just now, I¡­¡± Lorin¡¯s eyes showed a hint of confusion. It seemed like he had entered a different realm. For a moment, everything around him slowed down, or perhaps he suddenly sped up. But how had he done that? Lorin was puzzled. It felt like he had tapped into some deeper power within his body, but now, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn¡¯t even sense that so-called deeper strength. ¡°Did I fail to meet certain conditions?¡± ¡°Based on what happened earlier, it must require focus¡ªno, extreme concentration,¡± Lorin thought, recalling his state at that time and forming a hypothesis. ¡°Could this really be happening?¡± Netero looked at Lorin, who was deep in thought, and couldn¡¯t help but smile. Even though he had suspected it earlier, seeing it with his own eyes still made it hard to believe. However, the smile tugging at Netero¡¯s lips showed just how delighted he was. ¡°Hey, kid, that move just now wasn¡¯t bad. Want to keep going?¡± Netero asked with a grin, excitement gleaming in his eyes as he beckoned Lorin toe at him. ¡°Let¡¯s do it!¡± With Netero¡¯s shout, Lorin stopped thinking and responded immediately. Since he had entered that state during Netero¡¯s game, he would find it again through Netero¡¯s game. Lorin took a deep breath, focusing all his attention as he charged toward Netero, reaching out with his right hand to p the ball. The previous exchange had made it clear to Lorin that taking the ball from Netero was almost impossible, so¡­ he set his goal on swatting the ball away. In a sense, knocking the ball out of Netero¡¯s grasp would still count as taking it. ¡°Interesting!¡± Netero chuckled as he held the ball. He understood Lorin¡¯s intention but didn¡¯t mind; this time, however, he was a bit more serious. For instance, he no longer restricted himself to using just his left hand and right foot. With a light tap of his foot, Netero shed past Lorin¡¯s side, swinging the ball behind his back to evade Lorin¡¯s iing hand, letting it fall into his left hand. Lorin caught sight of this out of the corner of his eye and didn¡¯t hesitate. His forward momentum shifted into a twist of his waist and abdomen as he quickly aimed for Netero¡¯s left hand. At that moment, Netero¡¯s right hand blocked Lorin¡¯s advance, batting away his reaching arm. But Lorin didn¡¯t stop there; with one hand blocked, he immediately used his other hand to go for the ball again. Netero¡¯s right hand once more intervened, like a serpent, his elbow blocking Lorin¡¯s reaching right hand. Simultaneously, Netero shifted his foot behind Lorin, stretching out his right hand to push him away. Though Lorin hadn¡¯t learned any martial arts, his upgraded body¡¯s bnce and flexibility were top-notch. As he leaned backward, his hands touched the ground, and his right leg swung upward toward the ball. ¡°What a flexible body¡­¡± Netero thought, impressed. During their exchanges, he had already figured out Lorin¡¯s abilities. His attacks were unstructured, simr to the boy over there, relying purely on physical prowess. But bodies differ from one another. If Gon¡¯s body represented raw explosive power, then Lorin¡¯s was a nearly perfect bnce of every aspect. ¡°A body too perfect to have been achieved through training. What surprised him most¡­¡± Netero¡¯s eyes shed, and with a push off his back foot, he intercepted Lorin¡¯s kicking leg. ¡°More effort is needed. He¡¯s still far from his limit!¡± Netero grew more eager. ¡°What a troublesome old man.¡± Despite his series of failed attempts, Lorin remained unfazed. After all, this was to be expected. If he seeded too easily, it wouldn¡¯t be right. His eyes fixed on Netero, Lorin tried to clear his mind of all distractions, focusing entirely on attacking the ball. With his concentration increasing and his continuous shes with Netero, Lorin once again slipped into that mysterious state. Seeing Netero¡¯s slowly curling smile, Lorin realised he had entered the super-speed state once more. But this time, being prepared, he was able to recognise it clearly. ¡°So, it does require extreme focus to enter this state!¡± In this state, Lorin confirmed his theory. Now then¡­ Heunched an attack, not at the ball, but directly at Netero. The moment Lorin moved, the deeper power within his body surged forth, allowing him to reach an extraordinary speed. If Lorin¡¯s target were Gon, or even Killua, at such speed, he would have easily dominated. But he was facing Netero. The strongest human in the world! As soon as Lorin made his move, Netero, who had seemed slow in Lorin¡¯s eyes, suddenly sped up, as though entering the same super-speed state. In an instant, they exchanged dozens of blows. Their rapid movements created afterimages so fast that they stunned Killua and Gon, who watched from the sidelines. This wasn¡¯t the kind of afterimage created by the illusion of changing steps, like Killua¡¯s technique; it was purely a result of speed. So fast that their eyes couldn¡¯t track the movements, only catching faint snapshots of the impacts. Gon merely widened his eyes in shock, while Killua¡¯s mind screamed, ¡°Impossible!¡± After all, he had seen Lorin¡¯s skills before. Though Lorin had good physical capabilities, he wasn¡¯t invincible. For Killua, Lorin wasn¡¯t exactly insignificant, but if he took things seriously, he could defeat him. But now¡­ Watching the afterimages of fists and palms shing between the two, Killua lost all confidence in matching that speed. ¡°Two monsters!¡± he screamed internally. After several seconds, as Lorin and Netero continued shing, Lorin suddenly shuddered, falling out of that state, and was immediately sent flying by one of Netero¡¯s deflecting moves. Yes. He was sent flying by a deflecting move. Even though, in the eyes of Gon and Killua, Lorin and Netero seemed to be fighting fiercely, in reality, it wasn¡¯t a true exchange. From start to finish, it was Lorin attacking relentlessly while Netero effortlessly parried his strikes. In the end, when Lorin abruptly exited the state, his speed couldn¡¯t keep up with Netero, leading to him being knocked away. Although Lorin was thrown out of that state, Netero was not. In that final move, Netero used finesse rather than force, sending Lorin flying but leaving him unharmed. However, not being injured didn¡¯t mean Lorin could still stand. He shakily propped himself up, trying to get back on his feet, but feeling the exhaustion in his body, he simplyy on the ground, gasping for breath. Though physically drained, Lorin was filled with an indescribable excitement. The first time he had entered that state, it happened too suddenly for him to recognise. But this time,sting over ten seconds and continuously exchanging blows with Netero, Lorin fully realised he had entered a super-speed state. Shingen-ryu¡¯s Kenpo Listening! In the Hunter world, this phenomenon was referred to as Shingen-ryu¡¯s Kenpo Listening in certain martial arts traditions. It described the temporal distortion urring during a duel between two masters, where they could even perceive each other¡¯s thoughts in such a state. Of course, Lorin hadn¡¯t heard anything while fighting Netero, so his previous statecked the ¡°Listening¡± aspect. It resembled the sensation of time slowing before one¡¯s death, with one¡¯s life shing by. Or, more simply, it was akin to the ¡°prayer state¡± Netero achieved through years of daily training, executing ten thousand gratitude punches topress perceived time to its utmost. Naturally, the prior exchanges proved that Lorin was still far from matching Netero¡¯s ¡°greater speed.¡± Chapter 15 - The Value of Attribute Points x A Huge Loss! Chapter 15: The Value of Attribute Points x A Huge Loss! ¡°What a little monster!¡± Netero stared at Lorin, whoy copsed in the distance, his eyes filled with a mixture of shock and excitement. Compressing his sense of time with sheer mental power! This was a state that Netero had only managed to enter after reaching the peak of his martial arts and physical strength at the age of forty-six. After expressing gratitude to the martial arts that had elevated him, he had spent two years in the mountains, performing ten thousand grateful straight punches every day, before identally stepping into this domain. And it took several more years of refinement before he could truly control this ¡®miraculous¡¯ state. But today¡­ He saw it in this young kid. Although the boy¡¯s performance was still raw, far from Netero¡¯s own level, it was already terrifyingly impressive. The most puzzling thing for Netero, though, was¡­ How had this kid, with such an average physical build, been able to reach that kind of speed? When Netero first entered this domain, his body was already at the human peak, and even then, it took years of training for his body to adapt to the speed. Otherwise, no matter how much onepressed their sense of time, if the body couldn¡¯t keep up with the mind¡¯s speed, it would be like watching antern show in slow motion. But seeing Lorin exhausted and unable to move, Netero had a guess. ¡°An authentic little monster.¡± Netero cursed inwardly, but a smile crept onto his lips. He hadn¡¯t misjudged him. ¡°That kid¡¯s down for the count. Do either of you want to go next?¡± Netero turned and looked at Gon and the others. Hmm. Before the prey grows strong enough to hunt, why not train the toys a little? ¡°I want to! I want to y!¡± ¡°I¡¯m done! I surrender!¡± Gon and Killua gavepletely opposite answers, then looked at each other in confusion. ¡°Hey, Gon, didn¡¯t you see what just happened? That old man is way out of our league. There¡¯s no way we can get the ball from him,¡± Killua puffed his cheeks. ¡°I know! But it¡¯s okay if we can¡¯t get the ball! I want to see if I can enter the same state as Lorin,¡± Gon¡¯s eyes sparkled with excitement and anticipation. Though Gon might be a bit simple, he wasn¡¯t stupid. Lorin wasn¡¯t much stronger than him earlier, so if Lorin could suddenly be so powerful, he wanted to try too. Killua was momentarily stunned by Gon¡¯s words, but then snorted softly. ¡°Do whatever you want! I¡¯m going to sleep. But don¡¯t get your hopes up¡­¡± Killua nced at Lorin before turning to leave. Compared to the clueless Gon, Killua better understood just how absurd the things Lorin and Netero had just disyed really were. Watching Killua leave, Gon didn¡¯t say anything more, but eagerly turned to Netero and said, ¡°Mr. Netero, let¡¯s start! I want to be like Lorin!¡± Netero was stunned by Gon¡¯s enthusiasm, silently admiring the boy¡¯s ambition. He had lived for over a hundred years and had only seen one such monster, yet here was another. But Netero simply smiled and encouraged him: ¡°Alright, let¡¯s see if you can reach that level too.¡± ¡­ Listening to the conversation between Gon and Netero, and hearing them start their game again, Lorin didn¡¯t mock Gon. He knew that Gon had that potential too. In the Chimera Ant arc, after Gon forcibly matured through the use of vows and limitations, transforming into ck Gon, he and Killua, who had entered the Godspeedstate, once engaged in a true Heart Drop Punchexchange. Though neither spoke a word, Killua clearly heard ck Gon¡¯s self-reproach. However. For Gon to tap into that potential, without resorting to such a dark path, he would likely need to undergo decades of training, just like Netero. But¡­ ¡°Why was I able to do it?¡± A trace of confusion arose in Lorin¡¯s heart. He didn¡¯t think he was currently on par with Netero or a fully matured Gon, but why had he been able to easily enter such a high-speed state? As this question formed in his mind, Lorin quickly found an answer. His thoughts stirred. Level 100 God System Name: Lorin Level: 1 (20/1000) Vitality: 1 Mental Power: 1 World: Hunter x Hunter Undoubtedly, Lorin had been able to enter that high-speed state because of that one point in vitality and one point in mental power. Initially, he had thought that one point in vitality merely boosted his physical abilities beyond the average person, and that one point in mental power only gave him better control over his body. But now¡­ ¡°The value of one attribute point is much greater than I had imagined!¡± Lorin murmured to himself. And just then, Lorin noticed a small change on his system panel. ¡°Experience: 20?¡± Lorin was stunned. He remembered clearly that his experience had been at 14 when the second test began, and the physical exertion during the test couldn¡¯t have earned him even one point of experience. So¡­ ¡°Did I just gain it?¡± Lorin¡¯s heart began to race. It seemed like¡­ he had discovered a shortcut to leveling up. If this experience had been gained just now, then the reason was obvious¡ªit was that high-speed state where time waspressed! Lorin, feeling the exhaustion in his body, realized that if his earlier guess about gaining experience through physical training was correct, then it made sense. No, it didn¡¯t make sense at all. Lorin suddenly snapped out of it. Given his stamina, running continuously for a day and night wouldn¡¯t leave him this exhausted. If he ran for a full day and night, he would certainly gain dozens of experience points, but now he was this tired and had only gained six points? How was that fair? It wasn¡¯t fair! Lorin¡¯s initial excitement quickly turned into frustration. He had suffered a huge loss! Chapter 16 - The Third Test x Path of Choices Chapter 16: The Third Test x Path of Choices Loriny on the floor for a full half hour before he barely regained enough strength to stand up and walk out. ¡°Huh? Kid, you¡¯re done ying?¡± Netero casually dodged Gon¡¯s attacks and nced at Lorin. Without turning around, Lorin waved his hand at Netero. ¡°I¡¯m done. I surrender¡ª¡± It wasn¡¯t just the excruciating soreness throughout his body, but also his original intention. He had initially nned to mess around in Netero¡¯s game for a whole night to farm as much experience as possible. And now, even though he had grasped a fairly powerful high-speed state¡­ He had suffered a huge loss in terms of experience points. He¡¯d already taken one loss tonight, and he couldn¡¯t afford to take a second! If he continued ying with Netero now, that old man would undoubtedly force him into that high-speed state again. Having entered that state twice already, especially the second time, whichsted over ten seconds, Lorin had already grasped the methodology for entering it. He¡­ didn¡¯t need any more sparring! Watching Lorin¡¯s retreating figure, Netero didn¡¯t pay much attention. With his sharp eyes, he could clearly see Lorin¡¯s current physical condition. Besides¡­ Netero swiftly dodged another one of Gon¡¯s lunges. Tonight, he didn¡¯t have to worry about being bored! Airship Cafeteria. Though it was already the middle of the night, as a private airship of the Hunter Association, the cafeteria operated 24/7 without interruption. After devouring arge meal, Lorin finally regained some strength. However, his body still felt weak, and after a moment¡¯s hesitation, Lorin decided to give up on continuing his training tonight. Although he was eager to level up soon, a thousand experience points weren¡¯t something he could gather in a short time, and training wasn¡¯t something that could be rushed. Judging from the fact that his body had been pushed to its limits in the high-speed state just to gain six experience points, his system clearly wasn¡¯t one that rewarded excessive strain on the body. And a lot had happened today. The sudden transmigration, the activation of the system, the Hunter Exam¡­ Though he appeared calm, all these events had stretched his mental state thin. Maybe he really needed a good night¡¯s sleep. Walking along the corridor on the outside of the airship, Lorin looked up at the full moon in the sky and sighed softly as he made his way to the rest area of the airship. ¡°Let¡¯s just get a good rest tonight!¡± ¡­ The next morning. Lorin opened his eyes, feeling refreshed, with none of the fatigue and soreness from the night before. ¡°Sleeping was definitely a good idea!¡± Lorin stretched his body, feeling his fully recovered strength, and smiled. They didn¡¯t have to wait long. Right after breakfast, the Hunter Association¡¯s airship arrived at the destination. It was a towering cylindrical structure that seemed to reach into the clouds. The Hunter Association¡¯s airship appeared minuscule as itnded on the top of this building. ¡°Candidates, this is the top of what is called the Trap Tower, and it is also the starting point for the third stage of the Hunter Exam,¡± the association¡¯s head secretary, Beans, announced to the group of candidates. ¡°The examiners have instructed me to inform you that the objective of this test is to reach the ground alive. The time limit is seventy-two hours.¡± As the Hunter Association¡¯s airship departed, the forty remaining candidates heightened their vignce. The test objective¡­ to reach the ground alive. This clearly indicated that the uing challenge would be extremely dangerous. Almost simultaneously, the candidates dispersed to search for clues. Most of them approached the edge of the Trap Tower and looked down. The tower¡¯s side walls, more than a hundred meters high, werepletely smooth, without even a single window. Clearly, this wasn¡¯t the route the examiners had prepared for reaching the ground. So¡­ There had to be some kind of mechanism to enter the tower from here. Nearly all the candidates understood this and began searching the tform for a mechanism. However¡­ There was always someone who refused to ept it. A self-proimed rock-climbing expert, grinning smugly, did indeed have reason to boast. The Trap Tower appeared to be seamless, with gaps between therge stones too tight to even fit a de. Yet, somehow, this candidate managed to climb down, moving at a rapid pace. In just five or six minutes, he had descended twenty to thirty meters. ¡°Haha, I¡¯ll be waiting for you all at the bottom!¡± the candidateughed triumphantly. But at that moment, several ck dots in the distance began to growrger. Those were¡­ a flock of monstrous birds! And they clearly had ill intentions. A few minutester, with a shrill scream from below, the candidate who had boasted about being the first to pass the test was devouredpletely. Standing at the edge of the Trap Tower, watching this scene, Lorin silently abandoned the idea of climbing down from there. Hmm. That¡¯s right. Lorin had actually considered climbing down as well. After all, it seemed much faster than taking the test inside the tower. As for his climbing skills, while Lorin wasn¡¯t a rock climber, brute force often worked wonders. With his strength, he could easily dig his fingers into the stone and climb down. The only thing he hadn¡¯t been sure about was that flock of birds from the story. But after seeing them just now, Lorin immediately dismissed the idea. Not because he couldn¡¯t fight those birds; unlike the poor guy who was just devoured, Lorin could kill that flock of birds with one hand lodged into the rock face. But¡­ They were disgusting. Lorin had never seen creatures so repulsive. Each had arge, grotesque head resembling a child¡¯s, with human-like arms growing out of their bodies like bizarre tentacles. Lorin¡¯s sharp eyes could even see the wrinkled skin under their sparse feathers, covered inrge, unsightly bumps. No way was Lorin getting anywhere near those things. Ugh. Lorin wasn¡¯t going to follow the main group, either. Although he had considered the idea of using the dozens of hours the main group wasted as training time, after some thought, Lorin gave up on that. The confined room they¡¯d be locked in was too small. It was better to head down to the forest and train there. Wandering around the top of the Trap Tower, Lorin quickly discovered that the stone b beneath his feet could be moved. ¡°Got it!¡± Without hesitation, Lorin stepped onto the mechanism, and as the stone b rotated, he was sent into the interior of the Trap Tower. Landing smoothly. Lorin scanned the room. It looked much like the ce Gon and the others hadnded in the story, with three doors in the walls around him. On the wall directly in front of him was a sign with the rules for this floor. ¡°The Path of Choices¡ª¡± ¡°From here, only when three candidates each choose a door will the doors open. The doors from left to right represent easy, normal, and hard, indicating the difficulty of the challenges behind them.¡± ¡°Each path can only amodate one person, and after each level, you must regroup to choose the difficulty of the next challenge.¡± Chapter 17 - Exploiting Loopholes x The Benevolent Examiner Chapter 17: Exploiting Loopholes x The Benevolent Examiner ¡°The Path of Choices¡± Lorin frowned as he looked at the rules before him. ¡°What a troublesome challenge!¡± Lorin cursed inwardly. It wasn¡¯t that the difficulty of the challenge was high. He was confident that even the hardest challenge wouldn¡¯t be difficult for him, but¡­ This challenge clearly required three people to proceed, just like how the protagonist group needed five people to begin their challenge. Lorin scanned the room and quickly found a speaker on the wall. ¡°Can you hear me, examiner?¡± Lorin called out. ¡°Candidate 406, do you have a question?¡± A somewhat sharp voice came through the speaker. ¡°Does this challenge really require three people to proceed? What if we never gather three people? Are we supposed to wait here forever?¡± Lorin asked, frowning. ¡°That¡¯s right. This challenge will only begin once three candidatese to an agreement and the doors open. If you can¡¯t gather three candidates, well, that¡¯s just bad luck for you!¡± The examiner¡¯s sharp voice carried a hint of schadenfreude. ¡°Will¡­ open the door?¡± Lorin suddenly caught onto something important. ¡°Mr. Examiner, ording to the message delivered by Beans earlier, the third stage of the Hunter Exam requires us to reach the bottom of the tower within seventy-two hours, correct?¡± Lorin asked abruptly. ¡°That¡¯s right. The content of this stage is simply to reach the bottom of the Trap Tower within seventy-two hours, as long as you don¡¯t break the rules of the tower¡¯s challenges,¡± the examiner¡¯s voice replied. At this, a smile spread across Lorin¡¯s face. ¡°So, Mr. Examiner, it¡¯s not that three people are required to start the challenge, just that the doors will only open if three people make a selection, right? If I break through the door myself, that should be allowed, shouldn¡¯t it?¡± Meanwhile. In the central control room of the Trap Tower. Examiner Leiber, who was overseeing the third stage of the Hunter Exam, paused mid-snack and grinned as he looked at a particr monitor screen,. Reaching over to press a button, Leiber spoke directly, ¡°No, that¡¯s not allowed. The rule of this challenge is that the doors open after the candidates make their selections. Breaking through the door would be against the rules.¡± At the top of the Trap Tower, in the starting room, Lorin heard Leiber¡¯s response, but he simply smiled and walked over to the wall next to the door marked Easy. ¡°In that case, as long as I don¡¯t open the door, I can go another way, right?¡± Lorin said, plunging his hand into the wall next to the door and pulling out a brick. ¡°After all, the condition is to not break the rules, not to follow them to the letter, correct?¡± Lorin turned toward the monitor and smiled. His earlier questions had been nothing more than a way to trick the examiner into confirming that this approach wouldn¡¯t be considered against the rules. As someone who knew the plot and how the protagonist group passed this stage, Lorin had his eyes on the walls from the start. Although Lorin didn¡¯t understand why in the story Gon and the others had to struggle so much with weapons to break through the walls of the Trap Tower¡­ In reality, the walls of the Trap Tower weren¡¯t that strong. In the story, even a criminal whom Killua easily killed had managed to break through the walls with his fingers. Lorin¡¯s strength, which exceeded two tons, made this an easy task. Breaking a wall was as easy as pie! Back in the control room of the Trap Tower. Leiber was frozen in ce, staring at Candidate 406 on the monitor, who had already started tearing down the wall. He really wanted to disqualify this candidate, who had found a loophole in the challenge that he had painstakingly devised. But as a Hunter Examiner, he couldn¡¯t do that. After all¡­ Whether it was Lorin¡¯s physical strength to break through the wall or his cleverness in exploiting the exam¡¯s rules, he was undoubtedly a top-tier Hunter candidate. Out of sight, out of mind. Leiber simply stopped watching, pushing the monitor disying Candidate 406 to the side. There was no point in watching a candidate who had already basically passed the stage. As the one who had designed the challenge, Leiber knew exactly how simple the Easypath was. To make it tempting for the candidates to fight over, he hadn¡¯t set any traps on the Easypath¡ªhe had just made it a bit longer by adding a few extra twists and turns. On the other side, Lorin noticed there was no more response from the speaker. He knew then that this challenge was no longer a problem for him. With just a few swift moves, Lorin dismantled the wall beside the door, creating arge hole, and walked straight onto the Easypath. Not long after Lorin had left, with a dull thud, another Hunter candidate dropped into the room. Then¡­ Staring at therge hole beside the Easypath and listening to what sounded like a spiteful exnation of the rules from Examiner Leiber¡­ This candidate fell into deep confusion. ording to the rules, they needed three people to open the door. But now that one person had sneaked through, how were they supposed to gather three? Without three people, how would they open the door and pass the test? Were they supposed to break through the wall too? The candidate stared at the fifty-centimeter-thick stone wall with a look of despair. ¡°No¡± ¡°Big brother,e back! Big brother, I support you taking the Easypath!¡± ¡­ On the Easypath. Lorin had already walked five kilometers through the winding path and arrived at the doorway to the next floor. Before opening the door, Lorin nced back in confusion. ¡°Strange, it sounded like someone was shouting?¡± But he quickly shrugged it off. It was probably just noise from other candidates passing the test. Lorin remembered that in the story, the protagonist group had been chased by rolling boulders, so it wasn¡¯t unusual to hear some noises through the walls. Thinking this, Lorin stepped into the next level, eager to continue down the Easypath. Hmm. The Easypath couldn¡¯t have been more to Lorin¡¯s liking. Not only were there no traps, but it also took numerous winding turns, deliberately extending the distance. Wasn¡¯t this a perfect ce for him to grind experience? The examiner was truly a kind-hearted person! Chapter 18 - Digging Through the Trap Tower x The End of the Third Test Chapter 18: Digging Through the Trap Tower x The End of the Third Test The Trap Tower¡¯s first-floor lobby. ¡°Rumble¡± Apanied by the sound of a heavy stone door opening, a figure quietly stepped into the lobby. ¡°The second candidate to pass the third stage of the Hunter Exam, Candidate 301, Jitak Laku, with a time of twelve hours and two minutes!¡± Examiner Leiber¡¯s voice rang out through the lobby speakers. Jitak Laku, whose face was covered in nails, walked into the lobby and nced at Hisoka. ¡°I knew you would already be at the finish line,¡± Jitak Laku¡¯s voice sounded without his lips moving. Hisoka didn¡¯t respond, only giving a sly grin. At that moment, the nearby door opened once again. The bald ninja Hanzo burst out excitedly. ¡°First ce, first ce!¡± Hanzo shouted in excitement, but then froze when he saw Hisoka and Jitak Laku standing there. He then clutched his head in pain and shouted. ¡°Third ce, Candidate 294, Hanzo, with a time of twelve hours and three minutes.¡± At that moment¡ª ¡°Crack¡­ crack!¡± A strange sound suddenly echoed in the lobby. ¡°What¡¯s that noise?¡± Hanzo paused his exaggerated performance, curiosity filling his face as he moved closer, pressing his ear against the wall. In the next instant. A hand suddenly reached out from the wall,nding right on Hanzo¡¯s shiny bald head. ¡°Agh, a ghost!¡± Hanzo screamed in fright, jumping back. ¡°Huh? Is someone there?¡± Lorin was equally puzzled as he pulled back his hand. He looked through the hole he had dug and saw an empty lobby. Lorin fell silent. He stepped back a few paces and stared quietly at the nearby room, which was no different from the previous rooms filled with obstacles and iron doors. As if mocking him, the iron door rumbled open, revealing the path to the lobby. In the lobby, Hanzo, who had just screamed, also fell silent, his face turning red with embarrassment. He shouted angrily, ¡°What are you doing scaring people like that?¡± Scaring people? Good idea. This gloomy ce, the Trap Tower, was perfect for ghosts. Maybe I should turn the examiner into a ghost! Lorin remained expressionless, ignoring the open path as he kicked down the wall he had almost finished digging through and walked into the lobby without a word. Meanwhile. In the Trap Tower¡¯s central control room. ¡°So, you exploited a loophole and destroyed my Trap Tower, and you enjoyed it, didn¡¯t you?¡± Leiberughed heartily as he watched the screen, then pressed a button and spoke into the microphone. ¡°The fourth candidate to pass, Candidate 406, Lorin, with a time of twelve hours and five minutes.¡± Leiber¡¯s voice came through the speakers, clearly amused. Hanzo, Hisoka, and Jitak Laku instantly understood the situation. It was obvious that Lorin had somehow offended the examiner during the test! ¡°Hey, bro, how¡¯d you piss off the examiner?¡± Hanzo immediately forgot his earlier scare and sidled up with a mischievous grin. Lorin didn¡¯t want to talk, and shot him a re. Ignoring Hanzo, who was stillughing, and the slight smile on Hisoka¡¯s face¡ªwait, Hisoka? Lorin couldn¡¯t believe his eyes as he saw Hisoka grinning. Even Hisoka¡­ wasughing at him. Lorin felt a sudden pain in his chest. Hisoka, you¡¯ve changed. You¡¯re not cold and aloof anymore! Lorin quickly surveyed the room and spotted the exit. He strode towards it. As he neared the door, it immediately swung open, revealing the exit to the Trap Tower, as if fearing Lorin would tear it down. ¡°Candidate 406, please don¡¯t stray too far from the Trap Tower. Make sure to return before the seventy-two-hour countdown ends,¡± Leiber¡¯s annoying voice echoed through the speakers. Lorin: ¡°¡­¡± Without a word, Lorin swiftly left the Trap Tower. ¡°Wait, we can leave?¡± Hanzo¡¯s eyes lit up as he saw the exit, and without hesitation, he hurried after Lorin. ¡°Bathroom, bathroom, I¡¯ve been holding it in for too long.¡± In the lobby, Hisoka and Jitak Laku exchanged a nce before silently leaving the Trap Tower, one after the other. Though they didn¡¯t say a word, it was obvious what they were going to do. After all¡­ even nen users need to use the bathroom. ¡­ In the forest. Lorin hadn¡¯te out to use the bathroom, nor was he hiding out of embarrassment. He was here to train. Yep, that¡¯s right. He was out here to train and earn experience. As for what happened earlier¡­ did something happen? Serious face.jpg Level 100 God System Name: Lorin Level: 1 (44/1000) Vitality: 1 Mental Power: 1 World: Hunter x Hunter In the twelve hours spent in the Trap Tower, Lorin had gained a total of twenty-four experience points, averaging two points per hour. Although this wasn¡¯t as efficient as the six points he gained in a single session on the airshipst night, it was steady progress! Lorin felt like he could keep this up for another twelve hours. Of course, that was just a joke. Even though he felt full of energy, after running around the Trap Tower for twelve hours straight, it was time for a break. Bncing work and rest was important, and with the remaining sixty hours, Lorin nned to aim for one hundred experience points! Time flew by. In the blink of an eye, two days passed. The third stage of the Hunter Exam wasing to an end. In the first-floor lobby of the Trap Tower, the twenty candidates who had passed the test gathered, waiting for it to end. Leaning against the wall, Lorin happily admired his 110 experience points. In sixty hours, thanks to the forested environment, Lorin¡¯s training efficiency had far surpassed that of the Trap Tower, exceeding his initial goal by ten points. ¡°That¡¯s one-tenth of the way done. At this rate, leveling up doesn¡¯t seem that hard!¡± Lorin thought to himself, eagerly anticipating his eventual level-up. ¡°Three minutes remaining until the third stage of the test ends! All candidates, please be prepared!¡± Leiber¡¯s annoying voice sounded over the loudspeaker. At that moment¡ª ¡°Rumble¡­¡± The stone door slowly rose, and a staggering figure emerged. ¡°Finally¡­ finally made it!¡± The candidate¡¯s eyes shone with hope as they looked at the lobby before them, but they stumbled forward and copsed, unmoving. A candidate hesitated, stepped forward to check, and shook his head. ¡°He¡¯s dead!¡± ¡°What an idiot!¡± ¡°Instead of risking your life to pass, you¡¯d be better off saving yourself for next year¡¯s exam.¡± Many of the candidates sneered at the lifeless body. ¡°One minute remaining!¡± Leiber¡¯s voice came through the speakers again. At that moment, another stone door slowly rose. The candidates turned to look. Surely it wasn¡¯t another fool barely scraping by? ¡°Candidate 404, Kurapika, twenty-first to pass, with a time of 71 hours and 58 minutes!¡± ¡°Candidate 99, Killua, twenty-second to pass, with a time of 71 hours and 58 minutes!¡± ¡°Candidate 405, Gon, twenty-third to pass, with a time of 71 hours and 58 minutes!¡± ¡°Candidate 403, Leorio, twenty-fourth to pass, with a time of 71 hours and 59 minutes!¡± ¡°Candidate 53, Tonpa, twenty-fifth to pass, with a time of 71 hours and 59 minutes!¡± ¡°Time¡¯s up!¡± ¡°The third stage of the Hunter Exam is now over. A total of twenty-six candidates have passed, with one fatality.¡± A series of announcements left the candidates in the lobby stunned. No one had expected five people to arrive all at once at the veryst minute. Who were these guys, the protagonists of a manga? Arriving just in time like that. Chapter 19 - Drawing Lots x The Fourth Stage of the Hunter Exam Chapter 19: Drawing Lots x The Fourth Stage of the Hunter Exam ¡°First of all, congrattions to everyone for making it out of the Trap Tower! I am Examiner Leiber¡­¡± Outside the Trap Tower, the examiner for the third stage of the test, Leiber, appeared in front of the candidates for the first time. Lorin narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked at the examiner, who was short, bald with a rooster-like head, and had squinted, fox-like eyes. He, Lorin, had a long memory for grudges! ¡°I would like to congratte all of you for passing the third stage of the test. Now, only the fourth stage and the final test stand between you and bing Hunters!¡± Leiber said, smiling as he looked at the group. ¡°That ind over there is the location for the fourth test, but¡­ before that, please step forward and draw lots,¡± Leiber added. Someone beside him brought out a box for drawing lots. ¡°Drawing lots?¡± ¡°Why do we have to draw lots?¡± The candidates were puzzled. Leiber continued to smile as he exined, ¡°This time, drawing lots will determine the hunters and the hunted. In this box, there are twenty-five cards with your candidate numbers on them. The number you draw will be the person you must hunt in the next stage.¡± ¡°The number you draw will be your prey, and on that ind, you will need to steal the prey¡¯s number badge.¡± ¡°The badge of your prey is worth three points, and your own badge is also worth three points. As for the badges of other candidates, they are worth one point each. You need to have six points by the end to qualify for the final test.¡± As Leiber finished speaking, the candidates were momentarily stunned. Many instinctively reached for their own number badges. Some even took off their badges and hid them away. Leiber watched this with a smile and gestured towards the box, saying, ¡°The rules have been exined. Pleasee forward one by one, ording to the order in which you passed, and draw your lot.¡± ¡°Dear candidates, thank you for your hard work. This ship is expected to arrive at the site for the fourth test in two hours. In the meantime, please take a moment to rest,¡± a smiling female guide from the Hunter Association announced onboard the ship. However¡­ The candidates on the ship were all too preupied with figuring out who their prey was and who might be hunting them, leaving no one paying attention to her. The Hunter Association guide smiled awkwardly, then added quickly, ¡°Oh, one more thing! Here¡¯s some good news for all of you. The twenty-five candidates on board will receiveplimentary travel vouchers for next year¡¯s Hunter Exam.¡± ¡°So, even if you don¡¯t pass this year, don¡¯t be disappointed! You can try again next year.¡± While some candidates had only ignored her earlier, now many looked ready to throw punches. Facing the intense res from the candidates and realizing the problem with herment, the guide smiled awkwardly again. ¡°For the next two hours, you are free to move about. Please enjoy the rest of the journey!¡± With that, she quickly made her exit back into the cabin. ¡­ ¡°Hey, Lorin, I can¡¯t believe you passed the test in fourth ce. Nice job!¡± At the bow of the ship, Leorio approached Lorin with a cheeky grin. Lorin gave Leorio a sideways nce, clearly unimpressed by the obvious attempt at small talk. ¡°Just say what you want.¡± ¡°Uh, well¡­¡± ¡°Since you passed in fourth ce, you probably know all the candidates¡¯ numbers, right?¡± Leorio asked sheepishly. ¡°Yeah, I know. What, you want to know who your target is?¡± Lorin asked, emphasizing the word youheavily. ¡°Heh heh¡­¡± Not far away, Gon, Killua, and Kurapika walked over to join them. ¡°Alright, tell me your target number,¡± Lorin sighed. It wasn¡¯t something he particrly cared about. ¡°Number 246!¡± Leorio whispered quickly. ¡°246¡­ that should be the short girl,¡± Lorin thought for a moment before answering. ¡°A short girl¡­ It¡¯s her!¡± Leorio eximed, finally realizing who his target was. After all, there weren¡¯t many girls left among the remaining Hunter candidates, and there was only one short one. ¡°It¡¯s my turn. My target is number 199,¡± Killua asked next. ¡°199¡­ I think that¡¯s one of those three brothers, but I can¡¯t remember which one exactly,¡± Lorin shook his head. ¡°That¡¯s good enough!¡± Killua grinned confidently. For him, it didn¡¯t matter whether it was one target or three. ¡°What about you two?¡± Lorin turned to Gon and Kurapika. ¡°No need for me. I already know who my target is,¡± Gon replied, waving his hand. ¡°I don¡¯t need to ask either,¡± Kurapika added, shaking his head. Clearly, both of them already knew their targets. ¡°Alright,¡± Lorin nodded. Then, tilting his head slightly, he asked, ¡°By the way, aren¡¯t you worried that one of you might be my target?¡± ¡°Of course we¡¯ve considered that! But if one of us is your target, staying away from you wouldn¡¯t help much. It¡¯s better to gather information!¡± Killua replied matter-of-factly. ¡°That¡­ makes sense,¡± Lorin said, staring at Killua in disbelief. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. My target is Candidate 53, the small archer, not any of you,¡± Lorin assured them. As soon as Lorin said that, the visible relief on their faces was obvious. After all, both Gon and Killua had witnessed Lorin¡¯s strength during his fight with Netero, and while Kurapika and Leorio hadn¡¯t seen it firsthand, they had heard all about it¡­. ¡°All candidates, please disembark ording to the order in which you passed the third test. The next candidate can only disembark two minutes after the previous one!¡± ¡°You will have one week on this ind to gather six points. After a week, return to this spot!¡± A staff member from the Hunter Association loudly exined the instructions on the ship. As the fourth candidate to pass, Lorin disembarked six minutes after the first three had left, stepping onto the ind where the test would take ce. By this point, the three candidates who had disembarked before him had already disappeared into the ind¡¯s wilderness. Without hesitation, Lorin chose a direction and entered the jungle. There was no rush to start hunting. Even if he didn¡¯t run into Candidate 53, Lorin was confident he¡¯d encounter at least three Hunter candidates over the next seven days. With an entire week ahead of him, Lorin wasn¡¯t about to waste this opportunity. Chapter 20 - Speculation x The True Value of Attribute Points Chapter 20: Spection x The True Value of Attribute Points On the ind where the fourth stage of the Hunter Exam was taking ce. Lorin sat cross-legged on arge stone, facing a gently flowing stream, though his attention wasn¡¯t on it at all. His focus was entirely on the system panel that only he could see. Level 100 God System Name: Lorin Level: 1 (110/1000) Vitality: 1 Mental Power: 1 World: Hunter x Hunter Lorin stared at the single point of vitality and mental power that hadn¡¯t changed since the beginning, deep in thought. Honestly, Lorin hadn¡¯t paid much attention to attribute points at first. After all, he was only level one, and his attribute points were just one each. But as the days went by and the attribute points remained unchanged, Lorin started to find it odd. On the first day, he assumed it was because he had just started training, so it wasn¡¯t strange that the attribute values didn¡¯t change. However, during the three days in the Trap Tower, Lorin had been training almost constantly. Even without precise measuring tools, Lorin could feel that his physical condition had improved significantly. Yet¡­ The attribute values still hadn¡¯t moved. Was it possible that his level of improvement hadn¡¯t reached the minimum threshold for an increase? Lorin didn¡¯t deny this possibility. After all, based on the data he had seen when he first leveled up, a single point of vitality tranted to at least two tons of strength. And when he burst into speed, Lorin could probably run 100 meters in under five seconds. His endurance was even more exaggerated¡ªhe could probably run four or five full marathons in a row without breaking a sweat. So, while Lorin could feel his improvement, it wasn¡¯t enough topare to the enhancement brought by a single point of vitality. Still, Lorin didn¡¯t think that was the real reason. He believed that the reason his attribute values hadn¡¯t increased was because the vitality disyed on his system panel wasn¡¯t a simple measure of strength, speed, or stamina. In other words, just training his body wouldn¡¯t effectively increase his vitality. And the reason for this¡­ was the high-speed state he had entered during his game with Netero on the airship. At the time, Lorin had concluded that he had been able to enter the high-speed state due to his upgraded attributes. And afterward, he gave it more thought. The main reason he had been able to enter that state was probably because of his single point in mental power. After all, while his physical condition was decent, it wasn¡¯t extraordinary. Even Killua currently had better physical abilities than him. So, the high-speed state had to be mainly due to that one point of mental power. But that raised another question. How strong exactly was one point of mental power? Lorin had previously tried topare the strength of one point of mental power to the strength shown by one point of vitality. At the time, his conclusion had been that it simply surpassed the level of an ordinary person. But now¡­ One point of mental power had brought him close to the realm of Netero, the strongest human in this world. So how strong was one point of mental power, really? When hepared Netero¡¯s ability to activelypress his sense of time, Lorin began to think that the strength of one point of mental power might actually rival the human peak! If that was the case, then one point of vitality couldn¡¯t just be limited to two tons of strength or a 100-meter sprint in five seconds. With that, Lorin came to his earlier conclusion. The two tons of strength and the five-second sprint were probably just passive boosts brought by one point of vitality. The true value of vitality wasn¡¯t in its direct enhancement of strength, speed, or stamina. Instead, as its name implied, vitality was the essence of life itself¡ªan enhancement of life¡¯s very foundation. If this hypothesis was correct, then vitality and mental power would align. One point of vitality and one point of mental power essentially elevated Lorin¡¯s physical and mental essence to the peak of human potential. However, because of the difference between the body and the mind, mental power was easier to manifest, while the full potential of vitality would require gradual umtion through training. Testing this hypothesis would be simple. If Lorin trained his physical condition to several times its current state and the system panel¡¯s vitality still didn¡¯t increase, then he could confirm that his guess was correct. ¡°If my hypothesis is right, then the value of upgraded attribute points is far greater than I initially imagined!¡± Lorin muttered with a smile. After organizing his thoughts, Lorin stood up, stretched, and his gaze became resolute. ¡°Time to start training!¡± Lorin was brimming with motivation. After all, more than just upgrading his physical and mental strength, Lorin was eager to confirm his theory. The difference between the two oues was vast. ¡°First, to slightly adjust my training n, I need to find some useful tools!¡± Lorin said to himself as he moved through the forest, his eyes scanning his surroundings. Before long, Lorin found what he was looking for. A Hunter candidate carrying a de. Lorin¡¯s gaze sharpened, and in an instant, he surged forward, quickly approaching the candidate. ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡± The Hunter candidate, who was holding a knife and on high alert, immediately noticed the sound of Lorin¡¯s approach. However¡­ Lorin appeared beside him in a sh, striking him with a single blow that sent the candidate flying. As the candidate spat up blood and was thrown into the air, Lorin frowned slightly. While he had killed a few beasts over the past few days, this was the first time he had attacked a human. Still, he had held back and avoided any vital areas. If the candidate died from this, Lorin wouldn¡¯t have much to say. The Hunter Exam was a life-or-death challenge, and if someone died, they had no one to me but themselves. Lorin stepped forward, retrieved the candidate¡¯s number badge, and, more importantly, took the knife from the candidate¡¯s hand. He needed it to chop wood. His uing training wouldn¡¯t be the same as the past few days, where he had simply run to gain experience. This time, Lorin nned to focus on strength training. Compared to endurance or stamina, which were harder to measure, strength was more straightforward. And through this, Lorin could test his hypothesis. But to train strength, he needed the right equipment. Since Lorin¡¯s strength was far beyond that of a normal person, traditional bodyweight exercises wouldn¡¯t provide much benefit. So, Lorin turned to the most abundant resource in the forest¡ªwood¡ªand nned to use logs as weights for his training. ¡°Let¡¯s see how this ys out over the next few days!¡± Lorin took a deep breath, darted deeper into the forest, and began searching for a suitable training spot. Chapter 21 - Exponential Growth x Hisoka Chapter 21: Exponential Growth x Hisoka ¡°This¡­¡± Luo Lin stared silently at the eight logs tied together behind him. Just a moment ago, he had used sheer strength to lift all eight logs at once. Although Luo Lin hadn¡¯t calcted the weight of a single log, he clearly remembered that three days ago, with all his strength, he could only lift three logs at best. In other words, after just three days of training, Luo Lin¡¯s strength had almost tripled. Hmm. No mistake about it. Luo Lin¡¯s silence was because he was shocked by the speed at which his strength had increased. Although he had known for a while that in this world, as long as people trained with firm conviction and had a bit of talent, they could easily develop terrifying strength. But the fact that his strength had tripled in just three days seemed a little too far-fetched. To be clear, these past three days, he had only done basic strength training with whatever he could think of. Other than the logs, there weren¡¯t even any other suitable training tools. As for nutrition, it was just the prey he hunted from the forest or the seafood he caught from the sea. Yet, even with such limited resources, he achieved such astonishing results. This is not scientific! But¡­ This is the power of Nen! ¡°The source of this doubled strength is probably life energy!¡± Luo Lin thought for a moment and quickly came up with a possible exnation. Of course, this life energy was not the life force listed in his stats but the extraordinary power of the Hunter world. At the same time, the life energy that people could freely control in this world had another name¡ªNen! In the Hunter world, those who opened their aura nodesand could freely manipte their life energy were called Nenusers. Those who hadn¡¯t opened their nodes were considered ordinary people. But of course, ¡°ordinary people¡± in this world didn¡¯t mean the same as those from Luo Lin¡¯s previous life. Because of the existence of life energy, even ordinary people in this world constantly radiated a very faint amount of life energy. Although this energy couldn¡¯t be freely controlled by ordinary people, life energy is inherently influenced by a person¡¯s firm conviction and controlled by their spirit. So, as long as someone with decent talent trains with strong enough determination, they can, to a certain extent, tap into this life energy, training their physical abilities to an incredible level. This isn¡¯t something Luo Lin made up. It was evident in the story¡¯s plot as well. In the Zoldyck family arc, the Zoldyck family¡¯s guard had told Gon, Leorio, and Kurapika that young people like them could open the Testing Gate to the Zoldyck residence after just a month of training. And in fact, after just two weeks, the three of them managed to open the two-ton Testing Gate. Leorio even almost pushed open the second gate, which weighed four tons. Luo Lin had been keeping an eye on their strength throughout the journey. Although he couldn¡¯t estimate the exact numbers, their strength was probably around two or three hundred kilograms. If youpare the numbers, their strength increased more than tenfold after just two weeks of training, which was even more significant than Luo Lin¡¯s current progress. Of course, the time, environment, and base levels were all different, so theparison wasn¡¯t entirely fair. Still, once Luo Lin realized this, he didn¡¯t worry too much about his own rate of growth. He was just¡­ a bit of a genius, right? Besides, Luo Lin was more focused on his system panel than such things. [Level 100 God System]. [Name: Luo Lin]. [Level: 1 (180/1000)]. [Life Force: 1]. [Mental Power: 1]. [World: Hunter x Hunter]. Three days. Luo Lin had gained a solid 70 experience points through strength training. Although it didn¡¯t match the efficiency of the 90 points he gained in three days from the Trap Tower, the difference wasn¡¯t too significant. This was a pleasant surprise. But what made Luo Lin happiest was that despite his strength nearly tripling, his attribute points hadn¡¯t changed at all. This confirmed Luo Lin¡¯s earlier suspicions. Attribute points¡ªno, his system¡ªwas stronger than he had imagined. ¡°The Level 100 God System¡­¡± Luo Lin looked at the system¡¯s name and felt that with just twenty levels, he could be called a god. And at level 100¡­ Luo Lin couldn¡¯t even imagine what he would be. He sighed inwardly, ncing around at the training ground where he had spent thest three days. After a brief moment of hesitation, he decided to leave. Although his experience gain here wasn¡¯t too slow, and it helped him train his strength, for now, Luo Lin prioritized gaining experience and leveling up. As for strength¡­ For the time being, he had enough. No matter how much he trained now, he still wouldn¡¯t be able to defeat Hisoka or Illumi, who was disguised as Gittarackur. Aside from those two, no other Hunter examinee could rival him. Once he passed the Hunter exam, the Hunter Association would assign him a Nen teacher to guide him in mastering Nen. Once he learned Nenand could actively manipte his life energy, that¡¯s when his strength¡ªand his physical capabilities¡ªwould truly soar. Having made his decision, Luo Lin wasted no time. He sorted through the training tools he had been using over the past few days and chose a log that he found pleasing to the eye. He tied it securely and fastened the other end to himself. Weighted running. Luo Lin had recently discovered that adding a certain amount of weight to long-distance running could slightly increase the efficiency of gaining experience. With one log, Luo Lin could run six kilometers and gain one experience point, which exined why his experience gain hadn¡¯t dropped too much in recent days. But if the weight was too much, it would exhaust his stamina and affect his speed, making the gains not worth the cost. One log¡¯s weight was just right, and this ind wasn¡¯t exactly the safest ce. With the log positioned upright, Luo Lin started jogging, pulling the log behind him. Thanks to his doubled strength, even while dragging the log, Luo Lin¡¯s speed wasn¡¯t much slower than before. He could even nimbly maneuver through the forest without much difficulty. However, the noise was something Luo Lin couldn¡¯t help. After all, he was dragging a log behind him. Previously, Luo Lin had been training at the ind¡¯s edge. Although the noise wasn¡¯t small, the area was remote, so no other examinees had noticed. But now, as Luo Lin dragged a log into the forest¡­ Even from a distance, the noise would give him away. Of course. Examinees who had already gathered enough points might avoid the noise and stay away, but those who still needed points would probably rush towards him with excitement! Luo Lin thought casually. And it turned out¡­ Luo Lin was right. He hadn¡¯t even been in the forest for ten minutes when a Hunter examinee suddenly jumped out of the bushes on the roadside, sword in hand, thrusting it straight at Luo Lin. ¡°Die!¡± the man shouted as he charged out of the bushes from Luo Lin¡¯s blind spot, aiming directly for his head. From the corner of his eye, Luo Lin could even see the gleam of excitement and mockery in the man¡¯s eyes. It was as if he was saying¡­ Who told you to make such a racket, you idiot? And in fact, that was exactly what the man was thinking. He had noticed Luo Lin from afar, especially with his number badge clearly visible on his chest. Of course, he¡¯d prepare an ambush and strike! But¡­ Luo Lin, seeing him from the corner of his eye, remained calm andposed, showing no surprise. He didn¡¯t even bother to untie the log from behind him. With a subtle shift of his feet, he easily dodged the man¡¯s sword strike, and his palm gently but swiftlynded on the back of the man¡¯s neck. Although he didn¡¯t want to kill, the man had attacked without hesitation, so Luo Lin wouldn¡¯t hold back. Besides¡­ He found the man¡¯s number badge, casually taking it before continuing on his way. ¡°Ambushing me and then yelling out before attacking¡ªhow did this idiot even make it this far? Though¡­¡± ¡°Killing someone for the first time doesn¡¯t feel as bad as I thought it would¡­ Is it because my mental power is strong?¡± Luo Lin mused. Suddenly. ¡°This¡­¡± Luo Lin¡¯s expression tightened as he abruptly turned to his side, snapping the vine tying the log to him. Then, Luo Lin saw a figure charging at him from a distance¡ªa figure that looked nothing short of deranged¡ªand his face paled. ¡°Hisoka¡ª¡± Chapter 22 - Counterattack x Reflection Chapter 22: Counterattack x Reflection ¡°So ufortable¡­¡± ¡°Those two people havepletely triggered my urge to kill¡­?¡± Hisoka licked the corner of his mouth, thinking about the two he had just encountered. Kurapika and Leorio. Though they were entirely different types, each one was so outstanding that it made him want to kill them! ¡°Ah!?¡± ¡°No, I must endure! Those unripe little apples aren¡¯t ready yet!¡± Hisoka groaned quietly, forcing himself to suppress the urge to strike immediately. However¡­ He still needed someone to vent on! Hisoka nced in the direction from which continuous noise wasing, and the smile on his face gradually became more twisted. In the next moment, Hisoka sprinted swiftly toward the noise. Far off in the jungle, another figure was also rapidly moving, following Hisoka¡¯s actions closely. ¡°Hisoka can¡¯t hold back any longer. Even if the next opponent doesn¡¯t resist at all, Hisoka will absolutely not stop!¡± Gon¡¯s eyes were fixed tightly on Hisoka. ¡°And next¡­ this is the perfect chance to strike!¡± Gon looked at themotion in the distance and quickly advanced. He had to reach the ambush point ahead of Hisoka and wait for the right moment to act. But¡­ ¡°Luo Lin.¡± Gon¡¯s expression shifted as he saw the figure in the distance. He never imagined that right after Hisoka encountered Leorio and Kurapika, the next person he¡¯d run into would be Luo Lin. With so many examinees on the ind, why did he keep running into people he knew? ¡°No, it¡¯s toote to warn Luo Lin to run¡­¡± Gon tightened his gaze, looking at Hisoka charging not far away, and at Luo Lin, who had already noticed Hisoka. ¡°The only way now is to try to divert Hisoka¡¯s attention.¡± Gon knew full well that with his current strength, even if he jumped out, he couldn¡¯t change anything. So¡­ ¡°I absolutely cannot make any mistakes.¡± Gon gripped his fishing rod tightly, taking deep breaths to calm himself down. ¡°They¡¯re here!¡± Gon¡¯s eyes narrowed sharply, watching as Luo Lin and Hisoka were about to collide, and he cast his fishing rod swiftly. ¡­ ¡°Hisoka¡ª¡± Luo Lin¡¯s face changed as he saw Hisoka charging toward him, his face full of murderous intent. Although Luo Lin knew he had made quite a bit of noise, he didn¡¯t expect to draw the attention of Hisoka! Moreover, with Hisoka looking like that¡­ ¡°Is this the moment¡­¡± Luo Lin recalled that during this round of the Hunter Exam, Hisoka had once erupted with a fierce killing intent, and the examinee who died at that time¡­ Luo Lin: ¡°¡­¡± It seemed to be the same Hunter examinee he had just killed. Luo Lin¡¯s pupils contracted sharply. No choice, he¡¯ll have to face it head-on. Luo Lin¡¯s gaze focused intensely. ¡°As long as I survive Hisoka¡¯s first attack, with Hisoka¡¯s personality, I shouldn¡¯t die¡­ And if the story doesn¡¯t go off track, I might only need to endure one strike.¡± Without a trace of hesitation, Luo Lin cast aside all distracting thoughts, and his entire being becamepletely focused. From this point on¡­ He couldn¡¯t afford the slightest mistake. At the very moment Luo Lin was ready, Hisoka had already reached him. Of course, Hisoka had recognized Luo Lin as one of the young apples he had his eyes on for some time, but¡­ at this point, he could no longer hold back. Besides¡­ In this Hunter Exam, he had already found plenty of fun toys. Tasting one or two ahead of time wouldn¡¯t be a problem. However, since Luo Lin was a little apple he had already chosen, killing him outright wouldn¡¯t do. It would be best to savor this slowly, wouldn¡¯t it? Hisoka licked the corner of his mouth, his eyes locked firmly on Luo Lin, a ying card already in his hand. With a twisted smile on his face, he swiped the card toward Luo Lin. However¡­ A suddenly appearing fishing hook made Hisoka¡¯s murderous expression freeze for a moment, and the next second, his badge was hooked and snatched away. Moreover¡­ Luo Lin, with an unbelievably swift movement, dodged Hisoka¡¯s dazed attack, unleashing a flurry of punches on Hisoka like a storm. ¡°The feel is off!¡± Luo Lin¡¯s eyes shed sharply, and without any hesitation, he chose to retreat and kept his distance. Seeing Hisoka, whose crazed killing intent had vanished, Luo Lin knew that the crisis had passed this time. Without hesitating, Luo Lin immediately disappeared into the forest. One second! It had only taken one second. He had gone from being the hunter to the hunted, bing the prey of two people at the same time. This really is¡­ Hisoka nced at Gon, who caught his badge and ran off in the distance, and then at Luo Lin, whom he had been preparing to savor, only to be fiercely countered. ¡°So wonderful!?¡± Hisoka suddenly shuddered with delight, his face full of ecstasy. Even the uncontroble urge to kill from before didn¡¯t seem to matter now. Perfect, two perfect little apples had appeared before him at the same time. Hisoka couldn¡¯t help but feel that his decision to failst year¡¯s Hunter Exam had been the right one. ¡­ In the forest, Luo Lin moved swiftly as his thoughts began to reflect on himself. Had he gotten too cocky just because he knew the plot and had a system to help him out? It seemed¡­ That he really had! Luo Lin pped himself on the face hard: ¡°Don¡¯t get arrogant. You¡¯re not strong enough to be cocky yet, Luo Lin!¡± However¡­ ¡°Just now¡­ was that Nen?¡± Luo Lin thought back to the sensation during his attack on Hisoka. With his current strength,bined with the burst of speed, even if he couldn¡¯t injure Hisoka, ten consecutive punches shouldn¡¯t have left Hisokapletely unharmed. So¡­ The only possibility was that in that brief moment, even though Hisoka had been caught off guard, he had used Nento protect his body. You have to remember, even someone as inexperienced as Zushi, after learning to protect himself with Nen, was difficult for Killua to harm. Let alone Hisoka, a Nenmaster. It was the only exnation for why Hisoka, in a daze, could take ten punches from Luo Lin and still bepletely fine. ¡°Even though I knew it already, experiencing it firsthand, the gap between Nenusers and non-Nenusers is really absurd¡­¡± Luo Lin couldn¡¯t help but feel awed. Without Nen, even with Hisoka¡¯s physical strength, Luo Lin would have had a good chance of killing him in that moment. But because of Nen, that possibility became almost zero. ¡°Has he not pursued me? Did he go after Gon?¡± Luo Lin stopped as he noticed theck of movement from Hisoka behind him. If the plot was correct, Gon might need some help soon. Although he didn¡¯t n to interfere with the main characters, Gon had indirectly helped him just now. ¡°I should go check it out!¡± Luo Lin thought for a moment, then carefully headed back in that direction. Chapter 23 - Unwillingness x Collecting Points Chapter 23: Unwillingness x Collecting Points ¡°Just as expected¡­¡± Luo Lin looked at the nearby forest. He saw Gon lying on the ground, with two number tes dropped beside him, and the obvious injuries on Gon¡¯s face from being punched. Just like in the plot, after sessfully ambushing Hisoka, Gon had been ambushed by someone else, and in the end, Hisoka saved his life! Luo Lin thought to himself. Hisoka must have realized that Gon was being followed, so he chose toe to Gon¡¯s side. After all, Luo Lin¡¯s strength was clear, and there wasn¡¯t much to worry about. But Gon, this inexperienced little apple, could easily get destroyed if he wasn¡¯t careful. The title of ¡°fruit farmer¡± is truly fitting! Luo Lin sighed inwardly and picked up the two number tes from the ground. He lifted Gon and quickly left. Night fell. ¡°Uhng¡­¡± Gon slowly opened his eyes, still dazed. He turned his head and saw Luo Lin not far away. Luo Lin was gripping arge tree and moving it up and down repeatedly. ¡°Luo Lin?¡± Gon called out instinctively. ¡°You¡¯re awake!¡± Luo Lin nced casually at the now-awake Gon. ¡°Are you still feeling unwell?¡± ¡°Mm¡­ I¡¯m fine now,¡± Gon shook his head as he sat up. He looked at the number tes numbered 403 and 44 beside him. His expression turned a bit gloomy. Clearly, he had remembered what had happened during the day. Luo Lin caught a glimpse of Gon¡¯s movements from the corner of his eye. Although Gon only shook his head, it was clear from his actions that the effects of the tranquilizer hadpletely worn off. ¡°You beat Hisoka, only to be ambushed by someone else and then saved by Hisoka. You¡¯re feeling pretty unwilling, aren¡¯t you?¡± Luo Lin said casually while continuing his exercise. ¡°Yeah¡­¡± Gon replied softly. ¡°You saw everything, Luo Lin?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t see it, but I guessed it. You didn¡¯t pass out because of the injuries on your face. Hisoka doesn¡¯t use tranquilizers.¡± Luo Lin casually remarked. Of course, he wouldn¡¯t admit that he knew this from the plot. But even without the plot, seeing Gon copsed was enough to make an educated guess. ¡°I really feel so unwilling!¡± Gon sat on the ground, burying his head in his knees, and began to sob softly. Luo Lin was stunned. He¡­ started crying? So, he¡¯s still just a kid after all. Luo Lin nced at Gon, shook his head, and turned around to continue his tree-lifting exercises. Under the moonlight, Luo Lin gripped a tree in each hand, repeatedly changing his movements. He lifted both hands forward. He lifted both hands to the side. He lifted both hands parallel in front of him. Unwilling, huh? But Gon wasn¡¯t the only one feeling unwilling. The next morning, Luo Lin and Gon parted ways. After all, Luo Lin still hadn¡¯t collected enough points. Gon was also nning to find Leorio, Kurapika, and Killua. In the forest, Luo Lin learned from his previous experience. Even though he knew that encountering Hisoka would likely not result in a fight, he didn¡¯t drag a log behind him this time. ¡°I found it.¡± Luo Lin¡¯s footsteps suddenly paused. He looked at a clearing in the forest ahead. Although it seemed like no one was there and the area was calm, Luo Lin¡¯s sharp senses detected someone hiding there. ¡°Thest point is within reach.¡± Luo Lin¡¯s gaze locked onto arge tree in the clearing, and he suddenly burst forward. ¡°He¡¯s spotted me?!¡± Hidden in the dense treetops, Baokuer¡¯s pupils shrank. Without any hesitation, he quickly drew the short bow beside him. ¡°Whoosh!¡± ¡°Whoosh!¡± ¡°Whoosh!¡± In the blink of an eye, three arrows shot out in rapid session. Although it was just a short bow, the arrows were clearly made from special materials. Combined with Baokuer¡¯s explosive strength, the arrows flew at an incredible speed. The arrows tore through the air, speeding toward Luo Lin from all directions. ¡°A bow?¡± Luo Lin¡¯s eyes showed a hint of surprise. He remembered that among the remaining hunter candidates, the only one using a bow was Baokuer, number 53. And number 53 was his hunting target. ¡°How convenient!¡± Luo Lin thought to himself. He lightly sidestepped, dodging the three arrows with ease. Without slowing down, he continued charging toward the tree where Baokuer was hiding. ¡°So fast¡­¡± Baokuer¡¯s expression changed slightly. In such a forward-charging state, Luo Lin had easily dodged the three arrows he had shot. ¡°If he gets close, I¡¯m done for!¡± Baokuer quickly realized. He didn¡¯t dare dy any longer, rapidly nocking arrows and shooting them toward Luo Lin. But unfortunately¡­ although the arrows were fast, they weren¡¯t quick enough to surpass Luo Lin¡¯s visual tracking capabilities. And as long as he could see them, his control over his body ensured that the arrows wouldn¡¯t hit him. Even though¡­ he was already within three meters of the tree. Three meters¡­ With a sudden burst of speed, Luo Lin crossed the distance in an instant and appeared on the tree. He tilted his head slightly, dodging an arrow aimed at his head. ¡°Oh?¡± Luo Lin was slightly surprised. He hadn¡¯t expected Baokuer to still be able to aim at him after his sudden burst of speed. However, that was also Baokuer¡¯s final arrow. ¡°Wait, I¡­¡± Baokuer¡¯s expression changed. He looked at Luo Lin, who had suddenly exploded with terrifying speed, and tried to speak. But Luo Lin¡¯s palm was already swinging toward him. Baokuer instinctively raised his bow to block. The next moment, a crisp cracking sound echoed. It was unclear whether the sound came from Baokuer¡¯s broken bow or his broken ribs. Baokuer was sent flying by Luo Lin¡¯s palm strike. He crashed heavily into another tree behind him. ¡°I¡­ I¡­¡± Baokuer¡¯s face was filled with unwillingness. At thest moment, he had actually nned to surrender and hand over his number te. After all, it was only the fourth day. Even if he lost his number te, he could still hunt for another one. But now, with his injuries, he wouldn¡¯t die, but he definitely wouldn¡¯t be able to hunt for the next few days. Luo Lin¡¯s sudden burst of speed had startled Baokuer, causing him to release thest arrow by ident. But the reason no longer mattered. Luo Lin walked over to Baokuer and searched him for two number tes. One was Baokuer¡¯s own, number 53. The other was likely Baokuer¡¯s hunting target. Originally, Luo Lin had only wanted one point. But now, he had gained four points. Including the two points he already had, Luo Lin now had nine points. Tsk tsk, that¡¯s enough to help someone else pass the test. Without finishing off the heavily injured Baokuer, Luo Lin took the number tes and headed back to where he had been training. For the next three days, he would give it his all. On his way back, Luo Lin suddenly realized something. He had¡­ eliminated Baokuer. And Baokuer was the first Nen user to be captured by the Chimera Ants in the Chimera Ant arc, right? It was also in Baokuer¡¯s brain that the Chimera Ants found the knowledge of Nen. Of course, Luo Lin didn¡¯t think that without Baokuer, the ants wouldn¡¯t learn Nen. After all, the King¡¯s three royal guards were born with their aura nodes naturally opened. ¡°So¡­ did I just save Baokuer¡¯s life?¡± Luo Lin casually wondered, resting his chin on his hand. Chapter 24 - The End of the Fourth Test x Neteros Mischief Chapter 24: The End of the Fourth Test x Netero¡¯s Mischief ¡°The fourth test of the Hunter Exam is now officially over. All candidates, please return to the starting point as soon as possible!¡± ¡°From now, each candidate has one hour to return to the starting point. Any candidate who fails to return within the time limit will be disqualified!¡± ¡°Additionally, once you have arrived at the starting point, any exchange of badges will be deemed invalid. Anyone caught will be immediately disqualified. Please take note!¡± ¡°The fourth test of the Hunter Exam is now officially over. All candidates¡­¡± The announcement echoed across the sea from the speakers on the Hunter Association¡¯s ship, dering the end of the exam. The voice was loud enough for every candidate on the ind to hear clearly. All across the ind, candidates who had already gathered the necessary points smiled with relief and began heading toward the meeting point. As for those who hadn¡¯t collected enough points or had their badges stolen, they wore expressions of frustration. Some candidates even had the audacity to prepare an ambush, hoping to rob others before the time ran out. However¡­ Their strength was clearly not enough to pose a threat to anyone who had already secured enough badges. Lorlin casually tossed aside a candidate who had attempted to ambush him and continued walking toward the meeting point. Due to his remote location, by the time he arrived at the meeting point, many people were already there waiting. Killua, Hisoka, Gitarakuru, Hanzo, and a martial artist whose name Lorlin couldn¡¯t remember. ¡°Candidate 406, please present your badge,¡± said the female guide who had apanied them to the ind from the ship. Lorlin casually pulled out his badge, showing it to her. The nine-point badge caught the attention of a few other candidates. ¡°All right! Mr. Lorlin, your points are sufficient,¡± the Hunter Association guide confirmed after recording his points. ¡°Hey, Lorlin, how did you manage to get so many badges?¡± Killua walked over with a yful smile. ¡°I happened toe across my prey while grabbing the third badge, and they had some extra badges on them.¡± ¡°You¡¯re asking if I¡¯ve seen Gon, right?¡± Lorlin said offhandedly, looking at Killua. Hehe!Killua scratched his head and smiled, ¡°It¡¯s just that Gon¡¯s target was pretty worrying!¡± ¡°Hisoka, huh?¡± Lorlin nced at Hisoka in the crowd before turning back to Killua, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Gon¡¯s fine. He even got Hisoka¡¯s badge. He should be on his way here by now.¡± ¡°Seriously? Gon managed to get Hisoka¡¯s badge?¡± Killua¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. He had arrivedter than Hisoka, so he hadn¡¯t seen when Hisoka presented his badge. But no matter how he thought about it, he couldn¡¯t believe Gon had beaten Hisoka! ¡°Yeah. You can ask Gon about the details when he gets here,¡± Lorlin replied. Killua didn¡¯t push the matter. It was clear that he preferred to hear it from Gon himself. Time passed by, minute by minute. Just as the hour was about to be up, Gon, Leorio, and Kurapika arrived at thest minute, replicating their close call from the third test. Onboard the Hunter Association airship¡­ ¡°All right, food¡¯s ready! Dig in, everyone!¡± Menchi eximed cheerfully as she ced the dishes she had prepared on the table. Seated at the dining table were Netero, the Chairman of the Hunter Association, and the examiners from the previous stages of the Hunter Exam. Oh ho ho¡­ Menchi¡¯s cooking skills! I¡¯ve been looking forward to this for a long time,Netero said with augh. The other examiners were equally excited. Even though they were all Hunters, Menchi, a one-star Gourmet Hunter, didn¡¯t cook for just anyone. Her dishes were a rare treat. As they ate, they chatted. ¡°Speaking of which, it¡¯s quite surprising that out of the remaining nine candidates, seven are neers,¡± Lippo remarked. Oh ho ho, yes, it¡¯s another bountiful year!Neteroughed. ¡°Another one? Has this happened before?¡± Buhara asked curiously. ¡°Of course,¡± Netero said with a chuckle as he stroked his beard, ¡°Roughly once every ten years, there will be no sessful neers. And then, all of a sudden, we get a wave of promising youths.¡± ¡°This is the fourth time this has happened during my tenure as Chairman,¡± Netero added with a grin. The examiners looked at each other in surprise. They hadn¡¯t expected the Hunter Exam to follow such a strange pattern. However¡­ Menchi seemed to have picked up on something odd. She leaned over and whispered to Beans, ¡°Hey, how old is the Chairman this year?¡± Beans was a bit taken aback but quietly answered, ¡°Twenty years ago, the Chairman was nearly a hundred.¡± ¡°So he¡¯s at least a hundred and twenty years old now¡­¡± Menchi nced at Netero, then hesitated. She had originally wanted to ask him for the secret to his longevity, but after seeing the wrinkles on his face, she decided against it. What was the point of living that long if you couldn¡¯t stay youthful? ¡°By the way, Chairman, what¡¯s the final test going to be?¡± Satotz asked quietly. ¡°Yeah, we still don¡¯t know what thest test will be,¡± Buhara added, turning to Netero. ¡°As Menchi said, it all depends on the final test whether these neers will pass,¡± Satotz added. ¡°The content of thest test, huh?¡± A smile tugged at Netero¡¯s lips. ¡°I n on having a rather unconventional battle, but¡­¡± ¡°Before that, I want to have a little chat with the nine remaining candidates, especially¡­ that one kid!¡± Netero¡¯s smile turned yful as though he had thought of something amusing. The other examiners exchanged uneasy nces, their lips twitching. This old man¡­ What scheme is he cooking up now? Chapter 25 - The Scheming Old Man x Identity Exposed Chapter 25: The Scheming Old Man x Identity Exposed ¡°Come, have a seat!¡± Netero sat cross-legged in the reception room, holding a notebook and scribbling in it. As soon as he saw Lorlin enter, he spoke directly. Lorlin, not one to stand on ceremony, walked forward and sat cross-legged. He had a pretty good idea of how this interview would go. Netero¡¯s questions were ones he had already prepared answers for. However¡­ ¡°You¡¯re not from this world, are you?¡± Netero suddenly asked. ¡°Huh? Uh?¡± Lorlin stared at Netero, dumbfounded. What the¡­? ¡°As I thought!¡± Netero put down his notebook and, stroking his beard, chuckled, ¡°You¡¯re definitely not from our world, young man!¡± Lorlin: ¡°¡­¡± Did¡­ did I just say something? Wasn¡¯t I just like, ¡®uh?¡¯? Smart people in this world are so annoying! ¡°Oh ho ho, why are you looking at this old man like that?¡± Netero grinned. ¡°You appeared out of nowhere in the middle of our Hunter Association¡¯s test, and we couldn¡¯t find a trace of your identity. Did you really think you were hiding it well?¡± Lorlin had nothing to say in return. He had considered the problems that might arise from not having an identity in this world. Still, because ces like Meteor City existed, Lorlin hadn¡¯t worried too much. Worst case, he¡¯d just pretend to be from Meteor City. ¡°And don¡¯t even think about pretending to be from Meteor City. You don¡¯t have the aura of someone who grew up there,¡± Netero added with a smile. Lorlin: ¡°¡­¡± I didn¡¯t even say anything yet! Meteor City¡¯s aura¡­ Lorlin didn¡¯t think the old man was lying. People are shaped by their environment, after all. It influences their temperament and, even subconsciously, their actions and thoughts. ¡°And don¡¯t go iming you¡¯re from ¡®over there¡¯ either. I¡¯ve been there before. You can¡¯t fool this old man¡¯s eyes,¡± Netero continued cheerfully. Lorlin: ¡°¡­¡± ¡®Over there¡¯? The Dark Continent? I wasn¡¯t even nning on saying I¡¯m from the Dark Continent! Honestly, thanks to a certain author¡¯s procrastination, Lorlin probably knew less about the Dark Continent than the top figures in this world. Lorlin stared silently at Netero, his mind racing to figure out what to say next. ¡°Oh ho ho, you know of the Dark Continent but don¡¯t fully understand it, huh?¡± Netero observed Lorlin¡¯s expression and slowly formed a conclusion. ¡°This kid is quite interesting!¡± Netero thought to himself, chuckling. To be honest, he was taking a bit of a gamble. Although Lorlin¡¯s origins were mysterious, it wasn¡¯t as if being an outsider to this world was the only possible exnation. The Hunter Association had incredible investigative channels, and through the V5, they could track down traces of almost anyone in this world. But, just like Meteor City, there were always ces even the V5¡¯s reach couldn¡¯t extend. Some ces werepletely isted, with almost no contact with human society. However¡­ Lorlin had exposed too many inconsistencies. He wore industrially made pajamas and slippers, which indicated he didn¡¯t live in istion. And his sudden appearance during the Hunter Exam, dressed like that, clearly wasn¡¯t by his own choice. Moreover, Lorlin had blended into the exam without much difficulty and disyed knowledge of the Hunter Exam itself. Besides, Netero, despite being over a hundred years old, was always in touch with the times. He was well-versed in concepts like parallel universes and other worlds. He even had quite a bit of insight into the trending genre of web novels about ¡°transmigrators.¡± Of course, what interested Netero the most was the youthful spirit Lorlin had disyed throughout the exam. So, Netero had taken a gamble. After all, if he was wrong, there would be no harm done. If he lost the bet, people would just say it was the ramblings of an old man whose mind was going. But the result¡­ He had won! Netero watched Lorlin with a yful grin, unconcerned by the excuses the boy was likely trying toe up with. After all, even lies can reveal useful information. ¡°Young! Too young!¡± Lorlin thought with a mix of frustration and resignation. Netero had blindsided him with that sudden remark, but Lorlin wasn¡¯t dumb. In fact, thanks to some mental training, his mind was sharper than it used to be. It didn¡¯t take him long to realize that Netero was bluffing. Unfortunately¡­ Even though Lorlin hadn¡¯t said much, his reactions had given away more than he would¡¯ve liked. And seeing the old man¡¯s cheerful expression, Lorlin could guess just how amused Netero was. What annoyed Lorlin the most was that Netero hadn¡¯t actually said anything of substance¡ªyet he had sessfully tricked him. This scheming old man was truly cunning. From the start, Netero¡¯s rapid-fire questions had left Lorlin speechless, but they hadn¡¯t actually revealed anything significant. Even the mention of the Dark Continent was just referred to as ¡°that ce.¡± If someone didn¡¯t know about the Dark Continent, they wouldn¡¯t even understand what Netero was talking about. And now, Lorlin had two choices: First, he could y dumb, pretend not to know what Netero was talking about, and im he hadn¡¯t really given anything away. Second, he could admit to being from another world and then control the narrative, deciding what to reveal¡ªwhether it was mostly lies or only partial truths. There was no way he was going to tell the whole truth. The key was deciding which option would benefit him the most. As for being exposed as a transmigrator? Lorlin wasn¡¯t too worried. He still had one more chance to cross over to another world. As long as Netero didn¡¯t kill him on the spot, Lorlin could leave at any time. And all of Lorlin¡¯s thoughts were being carefully observed by Netero. ¡°It looks like this kid has some kind of backup n¡­ Is it some special power? Or can he leave this world at will?¡± Netero silently spected. Although Lorlin had tried to maintain a poker face to avoid giving anything away, to someone over a hundred years old like Netero, the boy¡¯s expressions were far too easy to read! After a long pause, Lorlin finally looked up at Netero. ¡°Chairman Netero¡­¡± The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 26 - Maneuvering x Unspoken Understanding Chapter 26: Maneuvering x Unspoken Understanding ¡°Chairman Netero, are these questions the content of the Hunter Exam interview?¡± Lorlin looked calmly at Netero as he spoke. ¡°Of course not.¡± Netero twirled his mustache with a grin, ¡°These are just my old man¡¯s whimsical thoughts and a little bit of curiosity.¡± A little bit of curiosity? More like a lot of curiosity¡­Lorlin thought, looking at the old man in front of him. As a fan of the Hunter series (only when there were updates; otherwise, he was a critic), Lorlin knew Netero¡¯s general personality pretty well. The Chairman of the Hunter Association¡­ how could he not be a Hunter himself? And a Hunter was, in this world, someone with the most intense curiosity and thirst for the unknown. However¡­ Lorlin thought about Netero¡¯s other identity. Netero¡­ have you ever lost a fight? No, wait¡­ ¡°Chairman Netero, do you want a fierce and exciting battle?¡± Lorlin asked, his face turning serious as he looked directly at Netero. Hearing this, a gleam shed in Netero¡¯s eyes but disappeared almost instantly. Netero chuckled, ¡°It seems like you know this old man pretty well!¡± ¡°Just a little,¡± Lorlin shook his head slightly. He was being honest. Although Netero¡¯s personality had been depicted in the Hunter manga, reality and real human nature weren¡¯t something that a few words or pictures could fully capture. Netero said nothing and stared at Lorlin, who wore a serious expression. After a moment of silence, he finally spoke slowly, ¡°Care to tell me more?¡± Lorlin knew exactly what Netero was asking and nodded lightly, ¡°It¡¯s a beast from the other side. After absorbing human DNA, it learned to use nen.¡± ¡°A body so strong it¡¯s not even human, along with powerful nen abilities¡­ it¡¯s an opponent you can¡¯t defeat even after giving it your all.¡± Lorlin didn¡¯t reveal everything about the ants. He figured Netero wouldn¡¯t like knowing the future outright, so he only gave a vague description. Although Lorlin kept it simple, he revealed enough information that Netero could piece together many things with just a bit of thought. ¡°An opponent I can¡¯t defeat even when going all out, huh? That¡¯s something to look forward to!¡± Netero stroked his beard and chuckled lightly, a brief sh of fighting spirit in his eyes. ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll be waiting!¡± Netero nodded with a smile, then picked up the pen and paper on the table again. He straightened his face and asked seriously, ¡°Candidate Lorlin, why do you want to be a Hunter?¡± The sudden change of subject caught Lorlin a bit off guard, but seeing the slightly smirking old man before him, he understood. Their ¡°agreement¡± had been reached. Lorlin let out a small breath of relief and began to prepare his answer to Netero¡¯s question. ¡°I don¡¯t have a particr desire to be a Hunter. At first, I participated in the Hunter Exam just for fun. But now¡­¡± After a brief pause, Lorlin continued, ¡°I guess bing a Hunter is the simplest way to see a higher view of the world.¡± ¡°And the Hunter¡¯s license is pretty convenient!¡± He added with a slight smile. ¡°Is that so!¡± Netero nodded, notmenting further. He wrote something in his notebook and continued with another question. ¡°Besides yourself, which candidate do you think stands out the most?¡± ¡°Candidate 99, Killua,¡± Lorlin answered after a brief moment of thought. Although Gon was the main character of Hunter, and Kurapika was the protagonist of the second part, Lorlin still liked Killua the most. Besides, apart from Hisoka and Illumi (disguised), Killua was indeed the strongest among the current candidates. ¡°I see. Now for thest question: Who do you least want to face in battle?¡± Netero asked. ¡°Candidate 44, Hisoka, and Candidate 301, Gitarakuru. I can¡¯t handle either of them right now,¡± Lorlin replied. ¡°Alright, you may leave.¡± Netero focused intently on his notebook, not sparing Lorlin another nce. Lorlin said nothing and quietly left the reception room. After Lorlin left, Netero stopped what he was doing and looked at the door. For a rare moment, a hint of hesitation appeared on his face. After a long pause, he sighed. ¡°This is really troublesome¡­ Someone from outside this world, yet they seem to know quite a bit about it¡­¡± Netero scratched his head, looking troubled. To be honest, if this had happened decades ago when he was younger, learning something like this would have made him excited and eager to dig into every detail. But now that he was older, Netero wasn¡¯t ready to make such a decision anymore. After all, the idea that another world with human civilization could exist was too significant. It was a matter that could affect the future of this world, determining whether it would face peace or war. And the real issue now was¡­ Did this person discover a way to enter this world, or was it some stroke of fate or ability that brought them here? A thoughtful expression crossed Netero¡¯s face. Honestly, Netero believed it was more likely thetter. But¡­ with stakes this high, he couldn¡¯t afford to gamble. However, making preparations in advance¡­ Netero didn¡¯t think that was the right choice either. Any preparation would inevitably leave traces. Even as the Chairman of the Hunter Association, Netero couldn¡¯t guarantee that his preparations wouldn¡¯t be discovered. And if they were discovered¡­ He could easily imagine what would happen next, given his over a century¡¯s worth of experience in understanding human nature. ¡°This is such a headache¡­ I should¡¯ve just pretended not to know!¡± Netero scratched his head again, slowlying to a decision. ¡°I¡¯ll leave it to her! I¡¯m an old man about to go to the grave; I¡¯ll leave the rest for others to handle.¡± Having made up his mind, Netero resumed his usual cheerful demeanor. However, the asional sh of fighting spirit in his eyes when he nced at the reception room door made it clear that the old man¡¯s heart hadn¡¯tpletely settled. But¡­ Whether that fighting spirit was directed at the opponent Lorlin had mentioned, the one who could give Netero a truly satisfying battle, was something only time would tell. Chapter 27 - Final Test x The Most Troublesome Opponent Chapter 27: Final Test x The Most Troublesome Opponent ¡°This is such a headache¡­¡± Stepping out of the reception room, Lorlin let out a sigh. He hadn¡¯t expected that a simple interview for the Hunter Association would turn out to be so troublesome. Even his identity as a transmigrator had been discovered. But there was no helping it. This was his first time crossing over, and he didn¡¯t have much experience. To make things worse, the first world he crossed into was Hunter x Hunter, a world where every major figure had a sky-high IQ, and because of the existence of the Dark Continent, the V5 in this world had an absurd amount of control over global intelligence. It didn¡¯t take them long to confirm that Lorlin had left no trace of himself anywhere in the world. And then he encountered Netero, the cunning Chairman of the Hunter Association¡ªhighly experienced, holding a powerful position, and with a sly, unpredictable nature. Because of all this, even the slightest irregrity in Lorlin¡¯s behavior had attracted attention and led to a thorough investigation. What were otherwise small ws in his disguise as a transmigrator werepletely exposed by Netero. Thankfully, Lorlin had another chance to cross over to a different world thanks to his system, which gave him some confidence in front of Netero. At least he had a bargaining chip while managing to keep his most important secrets intact. ¡°Who knows what kind of trouble that old man will try to stir upter!¡± Lorlin thought with a headache. Although he had reached a certain level of understanding with Netero, there was no guarantee that the old man wouldn¡¯t go back on his word. After all, with someone like Netero, no matter how outrageous his decisions were, it wouldn¡¯t be surprising. ¡°It¡¯s all because I¡¯m too weak,¡± Lorlin muttered with a sigh. It wouldn¡¯t take much. If he had been at level 10 or 20 when he crossed into this world, it wouldn¡¯t matter if Netero or the V5 found out his true identity. All the problems in this world boiled down to hisck of strength. But unfortunately¡­ This was his first time crossing over, and his level was only a pitiful one. And to make matters worse, it seemed he hadn¡¯t even fully tapped into the potential of that single level. Now, Lorlin could only hope that Netero would be distracted by the prospect of fighting the formidable opponent he had hinted at for the future. ¡°After all, that¡¯s Netero¡¯s life goal. It should buy me some time, right?¡± Lorlin wasn¡¯t expecting Netero topletely ignore him or forget what they had discussed, but a little breathing room would be nice. All he wanted was enough time to learn nen, the unique ability of this world. He wasn¡¯t ready to leave this world just yet, not without mastering nen. ¡­ Back in his room aboard the Hunter Association¡¯s airship, Lorlin cleared his mind of distractions, focusing entirely on his training. At this point, everything depended on how Netero would react. Worst-case scenario, Lorlin could always leave this world behind. Whatever happened next would have nothing to do with him. The next few days passed quietly. Lorlin didn¡¯t see Netero again, and it was as if their conversation had never taken ce. Three dayster¡­ After three more days of flight, the Hunter Association¡¯s airship finally reached the site of the final Hunter Exam. A luxurious hotel, run by the Hunter Examination Committee. The Hunter Association had reserved the entire hotel for the final test, and it would serve as the venue until the exam concluded. Inside a spacious hall in the hotel¡­ The remaining candidates, the examiners from the earlier stages, and the Hunter Examination Committee staff, including Netero, had all gathered. ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, this is the venue for the final test. The content of the final test will be one-on-one duels. As for the matchups¡­¡± Netero, standing before a whiteboard, turned around with a smile and dramatically pulled off the cloth covering the board. On the whiteboard were pictures of the nine remaining candidates along with their numbers. The nine were split into two groups: one with five people and one with four. The moment Lorlin saw the groupings, his brow furrowed. Because¡­ Group A consisted of Gon, Lorlin, Hanzo, Killua, and Gitarakuru. Group B consisted of Kurapika, Hisoka, Bodoro, and Leorio. They would face off in pairs ording to the order, and only one person from each group would advance. Lorlin was first in Group A, which meant his first opponent would be Gon¡ª the incredibly troublesome little kid. At this point, the expressions of all the candidates changed as they stared at the whiteboard. ¡°Does this mean only thest person standing will be a Hunter?¡± Leorio couldn¡¯t help but ask. If that were the case, Leorio was tempted to say he didn¡¯t even need topete. As unwilling as he was to give up, he knew very well that most of the people here were stronger than him. ¡°No, no, no!¡± Netero shook his head with a smile, waving his hand. Then, looking at everyone, he exined, ¡°You only need to win one match to pass the test. The losers will continue topete. The person who loses all their matches will be eliminated.¡± Hearing this, many of the candidates visibly rxed. Although it felt a little disheartening, most of them had a pretty urate understanding of their own abilities. No one dared to im they were the strongest. Not even Hisoka or Illumi, despite their confidence, could be certain of victory in every match. ¡°Wait, if that¡¯s the case, why is the grouping so unfair? Candidates 405 and 294 get five chances!¡± Bodoro suddenly asked with a frown. ¡°Good question!¡± Netero stroked his beard with satisfaction. ¡°I based the grouping on your performance in the earlier tests. The better you performed, the more chances you get.¡± ¡°Can you exin the scoring criteria in more detail?¡± Killua asked, frowning. He was clearly dissatisfied with his cement. Based on his performance, he couldn¡¯t believe he was on the same level as someone like Bodoro. And¡­ The gap between him and Gon was even wider. ¡°Hmm¡­ no!¡± Netero pretended to think about it, then made a goofy face and refused. ¡°Huh?¡± Killua was startled by Netero¡¯s yful antics. ¡°The scoring criteria are top secret. I can¡¯t disclose them!¡± Netero said, his face suddenly serious. ¡°But¡­¡± Netero quickly added. ¡°While I can¡¯t give you the specifics, I can tell you the general idea!¡± ¡°The scoring is based on three main categories: physical ability, mental ability, and impression scores. For physical and mental abilities, most of you are on a simr level. So, the impression score is the key difference.¡± ¡°As for what the impression score is¡­ to put it simply, it¡¯s your suitability to be a Hunter!¡± Netero exined with a serious look. After hearing Netero¡¯s exnation, the candidates each had their own thoughts but chose not to say anything further. After all, they were just candidates. They couldn¡¯t interfere with how the exam was conducted. ¡°If there are no more questions, I¡¯ll now exin the rules for the final test,¡± Netero said, stroking his beard with a smile. ¡°The rules are simple: you will fight one-on-one. You can use any weapons, and there are no restrictions. Victory goes to the person who can make their opponent admit defeat. However¡­¡± ¡°If you kill your opponent, you will be immediately disqualified. At that point, all remaining candidates will pass, and the Hunter Exam will end!¡± Netero said sternly. Upon hearing this, the candidates¡¯ brows furrowed. What kind of rule was this? Make your opponent admit defeat? But no killing¡ªif you kill, you¡¯re out. Netero didn¡¯t give them much time to think about it before announcing the start of the matches. The Hunter Association referee, who had been waiting on the sidelines, stepped forward and shouted loudly, ¡°The first match of the final test: Gon versus Lorlin. Candidates, please take your positions.¡± On the field, Lorlin looked across at Gon and sighed inwardly. ¡°Why did I have to end up with the most troublesome opponent?¡± The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 28 - Surrender x Battle with Hanzo Chapter 28: Surrender x Battle with Hanzo On the field, Lorlin looked at the little kid in front of him and sighed inwardly. ¡°If I had known, I would have preferred to fight Hisoka!¡± It wasn¡¯t that Gon was particrly strong, but getting him to surrender was incredibly difficult. In the original storyline, Gon had endured three hours of torment in his match against Hanzo without ever saying the word ¡°surrender.¡± When it came to tormenting others, Lorlin didn¡¯t believe he couldpare to Hanzo. Of course, if he resorted to some low-level threats, he could force Gon to give in. But threatening a twelve-year-old with those tactics was beneath him. He couldn¡¯t afford to lose face. ¡°Let¡¯s just consider it a favor for the person who¡¯s still taking the exam!¡±Lorlin sighed heavily. In the previous exam, it was Gon¡¯s sudden attack that had allowed him to escape from Hisoka so easily. Otherwise, it was hard to predict what Hisoka would have done to someone in such a vulnerable state. At this moment, Gon looked serious and excited as he stared at Lorlin. After the second test on the airship and the encounter with Hisoka in the fourth test, Gon had seen everything. He could be considered one of the few who truly understood Lorlin¡¯s strength. However, this was precisely why Gon felt a thrill about their uing match. But¡­ ¡°I surrender!¡±Lorlin raised his hand and said. ¡°Huh?¡±Gon was stunned for a moment and then grew anxious. ¡°How can that be? We haven¡¯t even fought yet!¡± Lorlin tilted his head, looking at Gon. ¡°Can you beat me?¡± ¡°Uh¡­ I can¡¯t.¡±Gon wanted to insist they give it a try, but he knew deep down that he wasn¡¯t Lorlin¡¯s match. ¡°Then if you can¡¯t beat me, will you surrender?¡±Lorlin asked again. ¡°Absolutely not!¡±Gon replied emphatically. ¡°See? You can¡¯t beat me and won¡¯t surrender, so I might as well surrender myself! No point in wasting time.¡±Lorlin shrugged. ¡°But this is apetition! Shouldn¡¯t we determine a winner fairly?¡±Gon insisted, looking worried. He still wanted to have a proper fight with Lorlin! ¡°If we¡¯re going to fight fairly, you can¡¯t let me take it easy on you and not go all out until you¡¯re unconscious before admitting defeat, can you?¡±Lorlin¡¯s words left Gon with no retort. ¡°But¡­ but¡­¡±Gon found himself at a loss for words. He realized that his idea of victory might actually lead to that scenario. However¡­ This wasn¡¯t the kind of victory Gon wanted, and he felt he wouldn¡¯t be happy at all! Seeing Gon in turmoil, Lorlin ignored him and directly addressed the referee. ¡°Referee, just announce the result!¡± ¡°Wait, I¡­ I surrender!¡±Gon hurriedly called out. ¡°If winning is going to be like this, I might as well¡­¡± Gon¡¯s words were cut off as the referee loudly announced the result. ¡°In the first match, contestant Lorlin surrenders, and contestant Gon wins!¡±After announcing the result, the referee shot a nce at Gon. ¡°Do you think you can just surrender whenever you feel like it? Is this the final test of our Hunter Association? Surrendering in apetition? What a joke! If you dy your surrender, you might as well ept the result!¡±* After the referee¡¯s announcement, Lorlin walked off the stage, while Gon stood there, still wanting to argue with the referee. Unfortunately¡­ The referee coldly ignored Gon, loudly dering the next match to begin. As for Gon¡­ He was forcibly pulled back by Leorio. The second match was Hisoka versus Kurapika. The oue of this battle held no surprises. After a bout that could hardly be called a fight, Hisoka was very satisfied with Kurapika¡¯s potential. Whispering some intel about the Phantom Troupe in Kurapika¡¯s ear, he chose to surrender. Compared to Gon, Kurapika wasn¡¯t so sentimental. Faced with Hisoka¡¯s surrender and the information about the Troupe, Kurapika epted this victory without a hint of resistance. Then came the third match. It was Lorlin versus Hanzo. Lorlin looked at Hanzo with satisfaction; the man¡¯s powerful hairstyle was what he expected from a worthy opponent. Unlike his fight with Gon, which felt like bullying a child. ¡°Contestants Hanzo and Lorlin, pleasee to the stage and prepare for the match!¡±The referee said seriously to both of them. ¡°Hey! Long time no see!¡±Hanzo walked onto the stage and greeted the referee with a smile. ¡°¡­¡±The referee remained silent. ¡°You were the one behind me in the fourth test, right?¡±Hanzoughed. ¡°Thanks for giving me such a high score!¡± ¡°You noticed?¡±The referee replied. ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Of course, everyone here should have figured it out!¡±Hanzo said nonchntly. Below the stage, Gon and Leorio felt awkward. Yep. They were the only two who hadn¡¯t realized they were being followed. ¡°Let¡¯s stop reminiscing! Let¡¯s get to the match!¡±Lorlin interrupted directly. If he didn¡¯t cut in, Hanzo could easily chat for ten more minutes. Having been interrupted by Lorlin, the referee quickly regainedposure and cleared his throat awkwardly. ¡°Fourth round, Lorlin versus Hanzo, begin!¡±the referee announced. With the start signal, Hanzo, who had been joking around with the referee, suddenly turned serious, moving a few steps to the side. He transitioned from stillness to rapid motion, charging toward Lorlin from his blind spot. However¡­ ¡°Too slow!¡± Lorlin slightly shifted his stance, facing the charging Hanzo, and then struck out with a palm, unleashing terrifying power. The originally aggressive Hanzo was sent flying, crashing heavily against the wall of the hall. Chapter 29 - Victory x Netero鈥檚 Bad Intentions Chapter 29: Victory x Netero¡¯s Bad Intentions ¡°Pfft~¡± Hanzo spat out a mouthful of blood, his face showing obvious shock. How could he be this strong? Hanzo looked incredulously at Lorlin in the arena, instantly analyzing his injuries. His right forearm was broken, and two of his ribs were fractured. In an instant, he had been defeated, and it wouldn¡¯t be an exaggeration to say he was severely injured. Hanzo couldn¡¯t believe it, nor did he want to believe it. He had endured strict training since childhood, and today, he had persevered through eighteen years of what could only be described as hellish training. But the result of his eighteen years of training had been a swift defeat, and Hanzo couldn¡¯t ept it. However, Lorlin wouldn¡¯t stop his actions just because Hanzo was shocked. With a flicker, Lorlin suddenly appeared beside Hanzo. ¡°Although it¡¯s a bitte to say this, I actually don¡¯t know how to fight very well,¡±Lorlin said, standing next to Hanzo, lifting his right leg high and bringing it down fiercely toward Hanzo¡¯s uninjured left hand. However, Lorlin¡¯s attack wasn¡¯t particrly fast; Hanzo simply endured the pain and rolled sideways to dodge. Then, with a loud crash, the ground where Hanzo had just been lying shattered, and terrifying cracks appeared on the surface, even extending to the nearby wall. Seeing this scene, Hanzo felt numb. What does it mean to not know how to fight? What more do you want? Lorlin waved his hand to brush off the dust that had risen and, not caring about Hanzo¡¯s dodge, turned back to look at him and continued, ¡°After all, I¡¯ve hardly fought anyone since childhood, so I don¡¯t really know where it hurts the most or how to kill someone. Therefore¡­¡± ¡°Next, I will only attack your limbs. If you still don¡¯t surrender after I¡¯ve smashed your arms and legs, then I will concede and move on to the next match.¡± ¡°I believe with so many people here, someone will eventually surrender.¡±Lorlin said these terrifying words with a calm expression. Hanzo: ¡°¡­¡­¡± (¦¸§¥¦¸) Can you listen to what you¡¯re saying? Smashing limbs could really kill someone! Hanzo screamed frantically in his heart. But looking at Lorlin¡¯spletely serious expression, Hanzo understood: the person before him¡­ was serious. He truly was a novice who had never fought, and he really believed that after smashing his arms and legs, he would still be alive. ¡°I¡­ I surrender!¡±Hanzo chose to concede after hesitating for just a moment. Though he felt very unwilling, if he bled to death on the field, then that would truly be the end, and even if he were to survive, being left with ruined limbs would render passing the Hunter test meaningless. Upon hearing Hanzo¡¯s surrender, Lorlin also smiled. Although he had spoken bravely when threatening Hanzo, in truth, he wasn¡¯t confident at all that this kind of threat would work. After all, his next opponent was Killua. If he dared to use the same tactics against Killua, he feared that in the next moment, Illumi¡¯s needle would pierce straight into his head. And the next match against Gitara would simply be a disguise by Illumi. Only for the final match could he use threats simr to those he had used on Hanzo. But the problem was¡­ The opponent in thest match would likely be either Baoduluo or Leorio. For Leorio, whom he had a fairly good impression of, he obviously wouldn¡¯t use such cruel tactics. But as for Baoduluo¡­ If that threat failed, Lorlin might really miss out on obtaining the Hunter¡¯s license. At this moment, Hanzo looked at Lorlin, who was smiling happily, with a face full of resentment and said, ¡°Smashing someone¡¯s limbs to pieces can kill them, you know.¡± After speaking, Hanzo walked towards the medical team prepared by the Hunter Association to deal with his injuries. After all, he still had matches to participate in! ¡­ On the sidelines, ¡°Kurapika, if someone¡¯s limbs are smashed to pieces, as long as the bleeding is stopped in time, they shouldn¡¯t die, right?¡±Lorlin asked with a puzzled expression. Kurapika looked at Lorlin and fell silent. He had naturally heard Lorlin¡¯s threatening words to Hanzo on the field. ¡°Is there a possibility that after you smash Hanzo¡¯s limbs on the field, the medical team can¡¯t approach to stop the bleeding until either he or you concedes?¡±Kurapika said, speechless. Lorlin: ¡°¡­¡­¡± Is¡­ is that how it is?! ¡­ The matches continued. In the fourth match, Hisoka faced Baoduluo. The oue of the battle was, of course, not in doubt. It was an absolute one-sided affair, and it couldn¡¯t even be considered a fight. Baoduluo was also quite stubborn; no matter how much Hisoka tortured him, he refused to concede. But¡­ Against such a worthless opponent with no potential, Hisoka wouldn¡¯t show any mercy. Simr to his encounter with Kurapika, Hisoka leaned in to whisper a few words in Baoduluo¡¯s ear when he had lost his fighting capability. However, the result waspletely the opposite. Baoduluo, extremely unwilling, chose to concede. In the fifth round, Killua faced Hanzo. If Hanzo hadn¡¯t been injured, Killua might have fought him. But at this moment, with Hanzo having lost one arm and two ribs broken, plus having just faced such a miserable defeat against Lorlin, Killua proudly chose to concede. Perhaps in his eyes, such an easy match would still lead him to victory even if he lost in thest round! However, there was also a bit of stubbornness in Killua¡¯s choice. Previously, Netero had said that this match was arranged based on the qualifications to be a Hunter. In a sense, this meant that Killua, who had only three opportunities, was considered less qualified than Little Jet, who had five chances. This was something Killua couldn¡¯t bear. After all, no matter how you looked at it, his strength far surpassed Little Jet¡¯s, and in terms of talent¡­ as the most talented heir of the Zoldyck family, he believed his abilities were on par with anyone. In the subsequent fifth match, Due to Baoduluo¡¯s previous serious injuries and Leorio having no thoughts of taking advantage of the situation to win, he voluntarily chose to postpone the match. Thus, in the fifth match, Killua faced Gitara, or rather, Illumi. Watching Illumi reveal his true identity on the field and Killua, who was engulfed in fear, Lorlin subtly nced at Netero, who was happily watching the show. Gitara¡¯s disguise had fooled everyone else, but it certainly couldn¡¯t escape this old man¡¯s eyes. He could guarantee that this brotherly battle was absolutely orchestrated by Netero, that sly old man. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 30 - Brotherly Battle x Hisoka to the Rescue Chapter 30: Brotherly Battle x Hisoka to the Rescue ¡°Fifth match, Killua vs. Jitaraku, begin!¡± As the referee¡¯s voice fell, Killua confidently approached Jitaraku with his hands in his pockets. At this moment, Jitaraku, who had hardly spoken from the beginning, finally opened his mouth. ¡°It¡¯s been a long time, Killua!¡± Killua: ¡°!?¡± Killua looked at the nail monster in front of him with confusion. Did he know this person? As if sensing Killua¡¯s doubt, Jitaraku raised his hand and pulled out each nail from his face one by one. Then, under the astonished gazes of everyone, they watched as Jitaraku¡¯s face twisted and changed like y. In no time, the thin-faced, high-cheekbone Jitaraku transformed into a ¡®beauty¡¯ with a standard oval face and big eyes. ¡°What a brilliant disguise technique!¡±mented examiner Men Qi, slightly surprised. Not just Men Qi; the other examiners were equally shocked by Jitaraku¡¯s transformation. Unlike ordinary candidates, each of them was a Nen user and could even be considered experts among Nen users. Yet, even so, they had not noticed Jitaraku¡¯s disguise before. This ability is quite impressive! Meanwhile, on the arena, Killua instinctively took a step back in response to Jitaraku, or rather, to Ilmi, and eximed, ¡°Bro¡­ Brother!¡± ¡°Killua¡¯s¡­ brother?¡± On the sidelines, Gon, Leorio, and Kurapika froze for a moment, recalling the time in the trap tower when Killua had spoken of his family and reasons for running away, their expressions tightening. At this moment, Lorin looked toward Netero. Jitaraku¡¯s disguised identity could fool everyone else, but it definitely wouldn¡¯t fool this old man. He was sure of it. This brotherly battle was surely orchestrated by Netero for his own amusement. ¡°That sly old man,¡± Lorin muttered, pursing his lips. On the arena, ¡°Killua, did you injure Mom and our second brother when you ran away?¡± Ilmi¡¯s big eyes stared nkly at Killua. ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Killua nodded slightly, a nervous look on his face. ¡°Mom cried!¡± Ilmi said softly, ¡°She was really touched, saying you finally grew up, and she felt very gratified.¡± As soon as these words came out, the few normal people present were left speechless. After all, which mother would feel touched because her son injured her? ¡°But Mom still worries about you going out alone, so she ordered me to secretly follow you. Coincidentally, my uing task requires a Hunter¡¯s license, and I didn¡¯t expect you also wanted to be a Hunter,¡± Ilmi said, staring at Killua. Under the gaze of his elder brother, Killua lowered his head and nervously muttered, ¡°No, I don¡¯t really want to be a Hunter. I just wanted to give it a try.¡± On the sidelines, ¡°Killua¡­¡± Gon looked at Killua¡¯s current appearance with concern. After all, since they met, Killua had always seemed confident and had never shown any fear. ¡°Oh, I see! Then I¡¯m relieved,¡± Ilmi said, his pupils seemingly swirling with darkness as he gazed at Killua, his voice drifting. ¡°You¡¯re not suited to be a Hunter; being an assassin is your true calling.¡± ¡°You¡¯re a dark puppet without desires, lurking by day and emerging by night, with the only pleasure being killing. This is how Dad and I have raised you.¡± ¡°No, that¡¯s not true!¡± Killua instinctively countered. ¡°What¡¯s not true?¡± Ilmi tilted his head. ¡°I really don¡¯t want to be a Hunter, but I also have things I want,¡± Killua replied nervously. ¡°You don¡¯t!¡± Ilmi directly denied him. ¡°I do! I do!¡± Killua shouted loudly, as if this would bolster his courage. Seeing Killua shouting at him, Ilmi remained expressionless: ¡°What do you want? Tell me¡­¡± Confronted by his brother¡¯s cold tone, Killua¡¯s courage evaporated, and he lowered his head, falling silent. ¡°Of course, you don¡¯t have any! After all, how could a puppet have wants? Your only desire is to kill,¡± Ilmi said softly. But these words seemed to trigger something in Killua. ¡°Not true!¡± he shouted, then lowered his head, gripping his pants tightly and whispering, ¡°I want to be friends with Gon¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m tired of killing. I want to y with Gon like a normal person.¡± As soon as his words fell, Ilmi once again firmly denied Killua. ¡°No, you can¡¯t have friends. With people, you can only judge whether they can be killed or not; that is the real you.¡± ¡°Right now, you¡¯re just confused by Gon¡¯s influence; you don¡¯t genuinely want to be his friend. You must have thought about killing him at some point!¡± Killua¡¯s pupils suddenly contracted. Noticing this, Ilmi pressed on: ¡°Right? If you continue down this path, you¡¯ll only end up killing him because killing is your nature!¡± While Ilmi continued to educate Killua, instilling his beliefs, On the sidelines, Gon could no longer hold back. ¡°Killua¡ª¡± Gon shouted loudly, stepping forward. ¡°Gon!¡± Killua instinctively looked over. ¡°Gon, please don¡¯t disrupt the test,¡± the referee instinctively stepped forward to block Gon. Blocked by the referee, Gon didn¡¯t continue forward; he just shed a big smile at Killua. ¡°We¡¯ve been friends for a long time, right?¡± ¡°Gon¡­¡± Killua froze, looking at Gon¡¯s smiling face, feeling as if an invisible shackle in his heart had broken. Meanwhile, Ilmi, who had been watching Killua closely, felt a chill in his heart, his vacant big eyes directly staring at Gon. ¡°Killua, is what he said true? You are friends¡­?¡± Ilmi said softly. However, hearing this voice, Killua, who had just begun to respond, trembled. Others might not have noticed, but Killua could hear it clearly¡ªIlmi¡­ was harboring murderous intent. As for the target of that intent¡­ it was obvious. Killua instantly dared not make a sound. However¡­ Beside him, Gon shouted directly. ¡°Of course, we are friends¡­¡± Before Gon finished speaking, three streams of light appeared before him, but then three shadows shed by, knocking the streams away. ¡°Ding!¡± ¡°Ding!¡± ¡°Ding!¡± The crisp sounds rang out. Three nails fell to the ground before Gon, making a clear sound. Those were¡­ Ilmi¡¯s nails. And beside the nails, three ying cards were stuck into the floor. The only one who used ying cards as a weapon here was Hisoka. Ilmi nced sideways at Hisoka. At this moment, Hisoka was shuffling the ying cards in his hand, and when he noticed Ilmi looking over, he gave him a radiant smile. Ilmi fell silent. He was old acquaintances with Hisoka. Naturally, he knew Hisoka¡¯s character. Without a doubt, if he continued to attack Gon, Hisoka would definitely strike without hesitation. It was just a question of what reason Hisoka would use to strike. Would it be to protect this favored little apple, Gon, a bit more, or to take the opportunity to fight him a bit more? Meanwhile, Gon, along with Leorio and Kurapika beside him, hadn¡¯t even reacted yet. Looking at the nails and ying cards on the ground, they seemed to realize that they had¡­ almost crossed into the gates of death. Chapter 31 - Fear x Killua in Blood Chapter 31: Fear x Killua in Blood ¡°No¡ª!¡± Killua finally reacted and hurriedly shouted. He never expected his brother to act so decisively. If Hisoka hadn¡¯t intervened for some unknown reason, Gon, his only friend, would already be dead. This was Killua¡¯s thought, and it was the thought of almost everyone present, except for¡­ ¡°This old man panicked too.¡± Luo Lin stood behind the others, ncing at Netero with a faint smile. While the others may not have noticed, Luo Lin saw it clearly¡ªNetero¡¯s hand had moved when Gon was attacked. But when he saw Hisoka step in, Netero stopped. Given Netero¡¯s speed, no one else noticed his movement. But Luo Lin was different. After their fight on the airship following the second test, Luo Lin had unintentionally gained an ability simr to Netero¡¯spressing his sense of time to move at ultra-high speeds. Although a few days of training couldn¡¯t make him as fast as Netero, Luo Lin had roughly mastered the ability to focus his mind and enter that state. While Illumi¡¯s speed had been fast, it wasn¡¯t beyond Luo Lin¡¯s perception. His heightened concentration had allowed him to notice Netero¡¯s small action. Others might not understand Gon¡¯s identity, but Luo Lin was sure that Netero knew. Ging Freecss! Although Ging was practically absent in the storyline, rarely appearing, and not even showcasing much of his strength, the few times his abilities and reputation were mentioned hinted at his immense power and mystery. As for Gon, if he were to die on his path to bing a Hunter or during an adventure, Ging likely wouldn¡¯t react. Just like in the original plot, when Gon was severely injured by the Chimera Ants, Ging didn¡¯t have much to say. But if Gon were killed unfairly before he could mature¡ªespecially by the Zoldyck family¡ª Then we¡¯d see if Ging would retaliate. Of course, the Zoldyck family had their own cards to y to maintain their untouchable status in the world. But if those two forces shed, not even Netero could predict the oue. ¡°Illumi, stop attacking the other examinees. If you kill any of them, I will disqualify you from the exam,¡± The referee bravely stepped forward, speaking righteously. Illumi, oblivious to how close he came to inviting disaster to the Zoldyck family, frowned. ¡°This is troublesome. I need the Hunter license for my next mission. But if I kill them, Killua, you¡¯ll pass the exam and be a Hunter automatically.¡± ¡°Oh, I¡¯ve got it! I¡¯ll pass the test first, then kill Gon. That way, even if I kill everyone, I won¡¯t be disqualified, right?¡± Illumi pped his right hand against his left palm, his voice containing a hint of cheer, but his face remained expressionless as he turned to Netero for confirmation. Netero raised an eyebrow and replied, ¡°You¡¯ll still be disqualified. The fourth Huntermandment clearly states that a Hunter cannot view a fellow Hunter as prey. If you attack another professional Hunter, I will cancel your license immediately.¡± ¡°But, if it¡¯s Gittarackurwho kills them, not Illumi Zoldyck, that¡¯s fine, right?¡± Illumi asked. After all, he hadn¡¯t registered for the exam under his true identity but as Gittarackur, a persona that existed. ¡°That¡¯s fine,¡± Netero responded bluntly. ¡°Killua, listen carefully.¡± Illumi¡¯s voice softened. ¡°If you can defeat me, I¡¯ll spare Gon. So, will you attack me for your friend¡¯s sake?¡± Illumi turned to Killua, his dark, emotionless eyes deep as an abyss, projecting a tangible killing intent toward him. Killua¡¯s body trembled violently as he faced his older brother, his eyes filled with intense fear. ¡°Will you fight me for your friend?¡± ¡°No, you won¡¯t.¡± Illumi seemed to answer his own question as he walked toward Killua. ¡°You know very well that you can¡¯t defeat me. I¡¯ve always taught you not to fight a battle you can¡¯t win.¡± ¡°And for you, defeating me is far more important than any friend.¡± As Illumi approached, Killua¡¯s fear deepened, his body instinctively shaking as he stepped back. ¡°Don¡¯t move,¡± Illumi ordered. ¡°If you move even slightly, I will consider it the start of the fight. And once our bodies touch, I¡¯ll consider the battle underway. There¡¯s only one way to stop me, and you know what that is.¡± ¡°But remember, if you don¡¯t fight me, Gon will die. Make your choice, Killua.¡± Illumi¡¯srge, soulless eyes stared at Killua, and his demeanor left no doubt that he was serious. ¡°Killua, I won¡¯t die!¡± At that moment, Gon suddenly shouted at Killua, ¡°Just do what you think is best!¡± Killua trembled slightly but didn¡¯t look at Gon. No one understood the Zoldyck family¡¯s methods better than Killua. If his brother really attacked, Gon wouldn¡¯t survive. If he didn¡¯t fight Illumi here, then Illumi would kill Gon. Gon would die. So¡­ Fight? Killua looked at his brother¡¯s hand, reaching ever closer, and his fear grew overwhelming. ¡°I¡­ I surrender.¡± Killua¡¯s fear had overtaken all reason, and with his head bowed, he spoke. Leorio and Kurapika were stunned, unable to believe what they had heard. ording to Illumi¡¯s words, if Killua surrendered, Illumi would kill Gon. But even in this situation, Killua had chosen to surrender. However, Gon simply looked at Killua with concern. Instinctively, he knew something was terribly wrong with Killua¡¯s state of mind. Hearing Killua¡¯s surrender, Illumi¡¯s handnded on Killua¡¯s head, ruffling his white hair as heughed. ¡°Good! Now we don¡¯t need to fight! Don¡¯t worry, little Killua, killing Gon was just a lie to test you. But now, you should understand.¡± ¡°You¡¯re not fit to have friends!¡± Illumi¡¯s smile disappeared as he leaned closer to Killua, speaking in a low voice, ¡°All you need to do is listen to Father and me and kill for us.¡± After speaking, Illumi patted Killua¡¯s shoulder and walked back to the arena. Killua, meanwhile, hung his head and walked silently off the stage. Just as Gon prepared to approach Killua and say something, Killua¡¯s arm swung sharply, and his knife-like hand shed across Bodoro¡¯s neck, who had been lying nearby resting. In the next instant¡ª Blood spurted everywhere, and Bodoro¡¯s head flew off his bewildered body. Killua, covered in blood, raised his head and looked at Gon. His once bright eyes were now cold and lifeless, filled with murderous intent, as if he might kill again at any moment. ¡°Killua!¡± Gon¡¯s pupils shrank as he instinctively stopped in his tracks. But Killua just nced at everyone, turned around, and left without a word. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 32 - Hunter License x Hunters Ten Commandments Chapter 32: Hunter License x Hunter¡¯s Ten Commandments Luo Lin wasn¡¯t surprised by Killua¡¯s departure. Others might not know, but how could he not? Illumi had nted a needle in Killua¡¯s mind. Although, due to the Zoldyck family rules, that needle wasn¡¯t one used by Illumi as a Maniptor to control others. Butpared to forcibly controlling someone, this needle had been influencing Killua for years, instilling Illumi¡¯s thoughts and aiming to turn Killua into a replica of himself. This was something Killua couldn¡¯t resist yet. Even in the future, after learning Nen and going through countless experiences, Killua only managed to remove the needle after forming a deep bond with Gon, and in the face of Gon¡¯s life-threatening situation. At this point, Killua¡¯s resolve was far from strong enough to ovee that needle. So, the current situation was inevitable. In the hotel conference room: ¡°ording to the final test rules, since Killua killed Bodoro, Killua is disqualified, and all other candidates pass unconditionally.¡± ¡°Congrattions to everyone here. You have sessfully passed this year¡¯s Hunter test and be Hunters!¡± On stage, Netero announced the decision of the Hunter Examination Committee. However, no one in the room smiled despite bing Hunters. Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio had their reasons. Given what happened with Killua, they couldn¡¯t possibly be happy. As for Illumi and Hisoka¡­ Illumi, although he sessfully sent Killua home, couldn¡¯t smile at Killua¡¯s resistance. And Hisoka¡­ though he didn¡¯t know the exact method, he suspected that Illumi had done something to Killua. Under the influence of whatever method Illumi used, Killua¡¯s worth in Hisoka¡¯s eyes dropped sharply. If, before, Hisoka¡¯s ranking of the most promising ¡°apples¡± went Luo Lin, Killua, Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio, now Killua had fallen to the bottom, almost on par with Leorio. Though Killua was still decent, he no longer warranted much of Hisoka¡¯s attention or high expectations. Luo Lin and Hanzo, on the other hand, were merely spectators. Hanzo had no connection to Killua, so he wasn¡¯t affected by the situation, though he couldn¡¯t smile after seeing Killua¡¯s final actions as an assassin. Luo Lin simply didn¡¯t care. For someone like him, who had the foresight of spoilers, Killua¡¯s current predicament was just a minor issue, not worth much attention. On stage: Netero gazed at the gloomy faces of the Hunter candidates below and sighed. In all his years of conducting the Hunter exam, while not all candidates celebrated, this was the first time he had seen such uniform silence from those who passed. ¡°Now, let me exin the rights and obligations of professional Hunters.¡± Bean stepped forward, smiling at the crowd. ¡°First, please open the boxes in front of you. Inside, you¡¯ll find your Hunter licenses.¡± Everyone did as instructed, opening the boxes to find a palm-sized card inside. Bean also took out an identical Hunter license and began exining: ¡°Though it may look ordinary, these Hunter licenses are made using advanced anti-counterfeiting technology, far superior to the security features on the banknotes of major nations.¡± ¡°Only with this Hunter license can you enjoy all the privileges of being a professional Hunter, such as free ess to 95% of public facilities worldwide and a credit limit equivalent to top-tier corporations.¡± ¡°You can also use the license to enter about 90% of restricted countries and 75% of forbidden zones. If you don¡¯t wish to remain a professional Hunter, you can sell the license for enough money tost several lifetimes.¡± ¡°In short, with this license, your future is secure, and you can focus entirely on pursuing whatever you desire.¡± At this point, even those still troubled by earlier events couldn¡¯t help but be astonished by the privileges the Hunter license granted. This exined why millions of candidates risked their lives each year for this small card. Bean didn¡¯t stop and continued: ¡°However, please note that once a Hunter license is issued, it will not be reissued. So, be careful to prevent it from being lost or stolen.¡± ¡°ording to our statistics, about one-fifth of qualified candidates lose their licenses within a year.¡± ¡°So, your first challenge as a professional Hunter is to safeguard your license!¡± ¡°A challenge, huh?¡± Luo Lin pondered. Perhaps Bean¡¯s words weren¡¯t just a warning but a subtle hint that another test might being. Given the one-year time limit, it wasn¡¯t impossible. Luo Lin even suspected that the one-fifth of candidates who lost their licenses each year might have failed a final test, and the Hunter Association reimed their licenses. Of course, none of this mattered. To Luo Lin, the most important thing about the Hunter license was that it served as a legitimate ID. As for the rest¡­ Luo Lin doubted whether Netero would arrange for someone to teach him Nen. With Netero, nothing would surprise him. The briefing didn¡¯tst long. The Hunter Association didn¡¯t have many rules since being a Hunter was a free and often self-directed profession. Common categories included Gourmet Hunters, Treasure Hunters, Bounty Hunters, and Mythical Beast Hunters, many of whom worked as private Hunters for hire. In more niche areas, Hunters could even create their own hunting targets. For example, the Association had a ¡°Love and Beauty Hunter.¡± As long as a person held a Hunter license and pursued a goal, they were considered a qualified Hunter. Aside from exining the functions of the Hunter license, Bean summarized the Hunter¡¯s Ten Commandments, the true rules Hunters followed:
        1. A Hunter must have a hunting target.
        1. A Hunter must possess at least a minimal understanding ofbat.
        1. A Hunter¡¯s license, once issued, cannot be revoked or reissued for any reason.
        1. A Hunter must not consider fellow Hunters as prey, except those whomit heinous crimes.
        1. A Hunter who achieves significant aplishments in a specific field will be awarded one star.
        1. A senior Hunter who fulfills the fifthmandment and mentors a junior Hunter who receives a star will be awarded two stars.
        1. A Hunter who achieves significant aplishments in multiple fields will be awarded three stars.
        1. The highest leader of the Hunter Association must have the trust of at least half the members to assume the role. If the Chairman¡¯s seat bes vacant, a new Chairman must be elected quickly. Until then, the Vice-Chairman will act as Chairman.
        1. The Chairman has the authority to determine the method for selecting new members. However, if the method is significantly altered, it must gain the trust of more than half the members.
        1. Any matters not covered by the above will be decided by the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and the advisorymittee through meetings. The Chairman is responsible for selecting the Vice-Chairman and themittee.
The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 33 - End of the Hunter Test x Plan to Self-Learn Nen Chapter 33: End of the Hunter Test x n to Self-Learn Nen ¡°As soon as you step out of this building, you¡¯ll be Hunters like us. We are bothrades and rivals. In any case, I wish you all the best of luck.¡± ¡°Dismissed!¡± With Netero¡¯s final words, the group left the meeting room and dispersed in different directions. On the way out of the hotel, Gon turned to look at Luo Lin and asked, ¡°Luo Lin, do you know about Kukuroo Mountain? Killua¡¯s brother said Killua has returned to his home there.¡± ¡°Are you guys going to find Killua? Judging by his brother¡¯s attitude, that ce may not wee you, and being a family of assassins, who knows what kind of treatment you¡¯ll get!¡± Luo Lin deliberately tried to scare them. ¡°I¡¯m going no matter what,¡± Gon said without hesitation. ¡°I have to go and apologize to Killua!¡± Although Leorio and Kurapika didn¡¯t say anything, their expressions clearly showed they felt the same. ¡°Apologize¡­¡± Luo Lin raised an eyebrow, recalling how Gon had paused after Killua killed someone. ¡°Kukuroo Mountain is actually quite famous. As for its location, you can easily find it online, and maybe even join a group tour to save some money.¡± After saying this, Luo Lin turned and waved goodbye, leaving immediately. He had no ns to visit the Zoldyck family. His time was too tight for watching a live version of the Hunter plot. ¡­ Elsewhere in the hallway. ¡°Are you sure it¡¯s okay to just give them your family¡¯s address like that?¡± Hisoka asked from a distance, watching Gon. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s fine. My family is well-known anyway. Once they arrive, they¡¯ll understand we¡¯re from a different world,¡± Illumi said, his face expressionless. ¡°I hope they seed. If Killua stays with your family, I won¡¯t get a chance to savor him!¡± Hisoka said with a grin, looking at Illumi. ¡°You¡¯ll never get the chance,¡± Illumi replied, his voice calm, as if stating a fact as solid as iron. ¡°Heh heh!¡± Hisoka chuckled but said nothing more. ¡°You can do it, right?¡± Hisoka licked his lips, his eyes full of anticipation as he looked at Gon not far away. ¡­ On the street, Luo Lin used money he took from other Hunter examinees to buy a local map. ¡°Let¡¯s see if there¡¯s a suitable ce nearby.¡± Luo Lin¡¯s eyes scanned the map, looking for a ce with fewer people, suitable for training. In theing days, he nned to focus entirely on leveling up and gaining experience. Of course, leveling up wasn¡¯t his main goal. His main goal was to quickly learn Nen. That fragile, unspoken agreement with Netero gave Luo Lin no sense of security. So, he needed to learn Nen as quickly as possible. That way, even if he decided to bail, he wouldn¡¯t feel any regret. There were two clear paths in the Hunter world to learn Nen. One was through the Hunter Association. After passing the Hunter exam, the association would send a dedicated instructor to teach Nen as part of the final assessment. Normally, after passing the Hunter test, there was no rush, as the association would soon send someone to teach Nen. But¡­ Luo Lin wasn¡¯t normal! He couldn¡¯t be sure if anyone would be sent to teach him Nen. The second option was the Heaven¡¯s Arena. There, if you reached the 200th floor, you would officially enter the arena of Nen users. The first match on the 200th floor usually resulted in a baptism by an experienced Nen user. If you survived, you would naturally unlock Nen. However, this choice was too dangerous. A normal body was far too fragile in front of a Nen user. That was why many contestants on the 200th floor, who had undergone their baptism, oftencked a few body parts. Of course, Luo Lin wasn¡¯t nning on going to Heaven¡¯s Arena for such a baptism. He cherished his intact body. Still, Heaven¡¯s Arena was a good ce to go. After all, where else in the world could you win 800 million Jenny in prize money for free? (You¡¯d earn around 400 million by reaching the 200th floor, and doubling that would secure 800 million!) Moreover, if you used some tricks, it wasn¡¯t impossible to learn Nen from the contestants on the 200th floor. It just might be a bit tricky. Luo Lin chose a third option. Self-study. He would unlock Nen on his own. Although in the Hunter manga, the audience saw Gon and Killua forcibly learn Nen, another method was also hinted at. It was through ¡°spiritual cultivation.¡± Although Wing had been brushing off Gon and Killua at the time, he wasn¡¯t entirely wrong; he was pointing out the foundation of learning Nen. Spiritual will! The proper way to learn Nen was through methods like meditation and spiritual exercises to train one¡¯s willpower, gradually bing aware of life energy, and step by step, unlocking the body¡¯s aura nodes. This was the proper way to learn Nen. By using spiritual will to sense life energy and then using that energy to unlock the aura nodes, releasing the life energy inside, and wrapping it around the body, this was the process of learning Nen. Although Luo Lin didn¡¯t have Wing¡¯s meditation or spiritual methods, finding some simple meditation techniques online wasn¡¯t difficult. With his mental strength, Luo Lin believed he could learn Nen on his own. However¡­ It might take some time. Luo Lin had actually started trying to unlock Nen through meditation since the fourth test, but ten dayster, he still hadn¡¯t quite found the right feeling. Still¡­ If he leveled up one more time, Luo Lin was confident that, even without guidance, he could quickly master Nen. So¡­ ¡°Found it!¡± Luo Lin¡¯s eyes fell on a corner of the map, where a forest was marked. It wasbeled with a warning about wild beasts and danger, advising people to stay away. For Luo Lin, there was no need to worry about wild beasts. Using more money he had taken from other examinees, he bought a tent and some outdoor equipment, then headed straight for the forest. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 34 - Training Plan x Nen Ability Teacher Chapter 34: Training n x Nen Ability Teacher It didn¡¯t take long for Luo Lin to arrive at the unnamed forest. He didn¡¯t venture deep into the forest. After all, Luo Lin knew he didn¡¯t have much experience with wilderness survival. Although the fourth stage of the Hunter test proved his strength was enough to ignore most survival challenges, getting lost was not something he could handle. After setting up the tent, Luo Lin didn¡¯t waste any time and prepared to begin his training. But before that¡­ ¡¾Level 100 God System¡¿. ¡¾Name: Luo Lin¡¿. ¡¾Level: 1 (352/1000)¡¿. ¡¾Vitality: 1¡¿. ¡¾Mental Strength: 1¡¿. ¡¾World: Hunter x Hunter¡¿. Luo Lin looked at his experience bar: 352 points of experience, the result of his training over four days after the fourth test, and three days before the final test began. From these ten days of training, it seemed that he could gain about 24 experience points per day. Of course, if he trained harder, gaining 30 or even 40 points in a day was possible, but that kind of physical strain couldn¡¯tst. Even with Luo Lin¡¯s current physical condition, pushing too hard would cause him to break down. But by gaining 24 points a day, his body could recover easily, and he¡¯d still have time left for meditation. The training efficiency wasn¡¯t bad either; it would take less than a month to gather enough experience to level up. If Netero didn¡¯t give him even a month and decided to go back on his word, Luo Lin would just pack up and leave. Forget about Nen abilities¡ªhe wouldn¡¯t need them. ¡°Let¡¯s begin!¡± Luo Lin pped his face lightly, his expression bing serious. Meanwhile. ¡°Achoo¡ª¡± In the hotel room at the final Hunter test venue, the old man whom Luo Lin kept thinking of as untrustworthy rubbed his nose. ¡°That little brat must be talking about me!¡± Netero muttered as he dialed the phone in his hand. ¡°Beep, beep, beep¡ª¡± After three rings, the call was answered. ¡°Hello? You old geezer, what do you want now?¡± A clear female voice came from the other end of the line. ¡°Oh ho ho, of course, I have some good news for you!¡± Netero chuckled. ¡°Good news? I bet it¡¯s just another mission!¡± The female voice responded directly. ¡°You could say that!¡± Netero stroked his beard andughed. ¡°Alright, tell me what mission it is.¡± The woman¡¯s voice sounded as if she had already seen through him. ¡°I¡¯m appointing you as the examiner for this year¡¯s Hunter test!¡± Netero said. ¡°Hunter test examiner? Didn¡¯t this year¡¯s Hunter test just end? Wait¡­ don¡¯t tell me you mean the hidden test examiner!¡± The woman¡¯s voice was filled with surprise. ¡°Exactly!¡± Netero chuckled. ¡°I¡¯m not doing it!¡± The woman tly refused. ¡°Teaching a newbie how to learn Nen? You can find any random Hunter to do that. I¡¯m not interested.¡± Hearing her refusal, Netero didn¡¯t seem bothered and continued smiling. ¡°But what if I told you the person in question is quite talented?¡± ¡°I still wouldn¡¯t do it. It¡¯s not like I haven¡¯t taught geniuses before.¡± The woman scoffed, clearly unimpressed. ¡°However, what kind of genius would require you, Chairman Netero, to be this concerned?¡± Her tone suddenly shifted, curious. ¡°The kind who could be my opponent!¡± Netero grinned. ¡°Someone who could be your¡­ opponent¡ª¡± The voice on the other end broke, followed by a long silence before it returned. ¡°Old man, you¡¯re not joking, are you?¡± ¡°Of course not!¡± Netero replied seriously. The line went silent again, only the sound of heavy, rapid breathing could be heard. Hearing the noise, Netero smiled as he stroked his beard, his eyes filled with satisfaction. Meanwhile, on another continent, a small figure walking down a fashionable street suddenly stopped in her tracks. She stared at the phone in her hand, then nced at the gems she was about to acquire, visibly torn. After a long moment, she made up her mind. ¡°I¡¯ll trust you this once, you old geezer! Send me the location!¡± With that, the small figure hung up the phone and immediately turned toward the airport without looking back. ¡°Chairman, we need to depart soon. The next location is¡­¡± In the hotel, Beans approached Netero¡¯s room, ready to knock on the door, but in the next moment, a sudden surge of fighting spirit froze him in ce. His raised arm becamepletely immobile. ¡°Chair¡­ Chairman!¡± Beans looked at Netero, who stood by the window, his back facing him, and his eyes were filled with disbelief. ¡°The perfect teacher has already been arranged for you. Don¡¯t keep me waiting too long, boy¡ª¡± Netero murmured quietly as he gazed into the distance. In the unnamed forest. Luo Lin was still preparing the tools he¡¯d use for his uing training, just like in the fourth stage of the test. He had no idea that the old man he distrusted so much didn¡¯t n on refusing to teach him Nen. On the contrary, he had even found the perfect teacher for him. And he had very high expectations for him. Chapter 35 - Biscuit x Taking Over Training Chapter 35: Biscuit x Taking Over Training ¡°Is this the genius Netero said could be his equal?¡± Biscuit was full of doubts. After receiving the message from Netero, she rushed to the location he had sent her as quickly as possible. But what did she find upon arrival? The so-called genius, who Netero imed could rival him, was engaging in pointless training. Running for ten hours at a steady pace in the forest while dragging logs¡ªwhat was the point of that? To build stamina? And using logs as barbells to build muscles¡ªwhat¡¯s the use of training only a few muscle groups? You need to train the whole body equally! The only thing remotely eptable was his nightly meditation practice. His focus and mental strength weren¡¯t bad, but¡­ The meditation technique he was using was clearly something randomly found online. What good is that going to do?! To prevent any mistakes, Biscuit had observed him for three full days, but all she saw was him performing the same useless training. And after finishing each day, he would even show a satisfied smile. Biscuit was on the verge of losing her mind. If she didn¡¯t know that Netero was a cunning old man but never a liar in such matters, she would have already turned around and left by now. ¡°Fine, the old man must have noticed something else. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have spoken so highly of him. I guess it¡¯s time for me to step in and guide him personally.¡± Biscuit sighed. She gave up trying to figure out what made this guy worthy of Netero¡¯s praise as someone who could match him. ¡°Another 10 points of experience¡ªnice!¡± Luo Lin felt delighted as he watched his experience points increase. Although the outdoor training was boring, seeing the experience bar rise always gave him the motivation to keep going. To be honest, if Luo Lin had been this dedicated to his studies before his transmigration, he would have struggled between choosing Tsinghua or Peking University. Letting go of the rope attached to the log, Luo Lin walked over to a pile of massive logs stacked together. Even though strength training didn¡¯t yield experience points as efficiently, the tangible increase in his physical strength was enough to keep him motivated. By adding an extra hour of training every day, he could handle the physical demands of the next twenty days before leveling up. However, just as Luo Lin was about to lift one of the logs¡­ ¡°How long are you going to keep doing that pointless training?!¡± A female voice, filled with frustration, suddenly rang out. ¡°Someone¡¯s here?¡± Luo Lin¡¯s heart skipped a beat. ¡°How is that possible?¡± Judging by the voice, the person was no more than 20 meters away, yet someone had gotten that close without him noticing. Instantly alert, Luo Lin looked in the direction of the voice. Then, he saw her. A small blonde girl with twin pigtails, dressed in a Lolita-style outfit, stood with her hands on her hips, ring at him in frustration. She looked absolutely adorable. But Luo Lin was taken aback. ¡°Biscuit?¡± Why was she here? Biscuit raised an eyebrow at his reaction. ¡°You know me?¡± Luo Lin: ¡°¡­¡± Annoying smart people. ¡°I¡¯ve heard of you,¡± Luo Lin admitted with a slight nod. Yeah, denying it after being seen through would only lower his favorability. Luo Lin had already guessed why Biscuit was here, and internally, he marveled at how generous Netero was. Biscuit stared at him curiously. ¡°Heard of me?¡± It wouldn¡¯t be surprising if an experienced Hunter knew her, but how had this rookie Hunter heard of her? Wait. Did she identally think of something that revealed her age? ¡°Whatever! I don¡¯t care where you heard of me. But since you know who I am, from now on, I¡¯ll take over your training and rearrange everything. Got it?¡± Biscuit dered, hands on her hips. Luo Lin didn¡¯t hesitate at all and immediately nodded, ¡°No problem!¡± It was clear that Biscuit was here as the hidden examiner for the secret part of the Hunter test to teach him Nen. There was no way Luo Lin would refuse. Even if she didn¡¯t teach him Nen immediately because of her role as the hidden examiner, it would still be a huge gain. After all, beneath Biscuit¡¯s childlike appearance was a martial arts master who had trained her body to the human limit. Moreover¡­ Biscuit¡¯s presence here meant that, at least for a while, he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about being forced to run away due to his identity. And even if it came to that¡ª Spending a bit of time in exchange for guidance from a martial arts master was definitely worth it! ¡°Great!¡± Biscuit nodded in satisfaction at Luo Lin¡¯s quick response. ¡°I¡¯m Biscuit Krueger. You can call me Biscuit,¡± she introduced herself. ¡°I¡¯m Luo Lin, this year¡¯s rookie Hunter!¡± Luo Lin made sure to emphasize his rookie status. As for why¡­ He figured Biscuit would understand. Reminding me he¡¯s a rookie¡­ does that mean he knows about the secret Hunter test?Biscuit was curious. It made sense if an experienced Hunter had heard of her, but how did a rookie Hunter know? The hidden part of the Hunter test was a well-kept secret. Although every professional Hunter knew about it, no one would share it with rookies or regr people. Although puzzled, Biscuit showed no outward signs of it. She acted as though she hadn¡¯t noticed anything strange. She stepped forward and took a stance in front of Luo Lin. ¡°Huh?¡± Luo Lin was confused. Was she going to fight? ¡°What are you waiting for? Attack! I can¡¯t make a training n until I know your current level,¡± Biscuit said, as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. She¡¯s so direct! Luo Lin was surprised at Biscuit¡¯s efficiency. What he didn¡¯t know was that Biscuit had already been observing him for three days. Her curiosity had long made her eager to understand why Netero had taken such an interest in Luo Lin. After much thought, Biscuit could only think of one possibility: Netero had noticed something hidden that wasn¡¯t obvious from his training. Biscuit was filled with anticipation. Without any further hesitation, Luo Lin rushed at Biscuit. ¡°Be careful!¡± Chapter 36 - Instantly Defeated x Super-Speed Block Chapter 36: Instantly Defeated x Super-Speed Block ¡°Be careful!¡± Luo Lin shouted before charging forward with all his strength, not hesitating for a moment. After all, against someone like Biscuit, he wasn¡¯t in any position to hold back. ¡°His strength and speed aren¡¯t bad¡­¡± Biscuit nodded slightly as she watched Luo Lin rush toward her. For someone who hadn¡¯t yet learned Nen, having this level of strength and speed was indeed quite impressive, especially considering¡­ Given the childish way he¡¯d been training before, it was remarkable that he had this much ability now. In a way, that really was a form of genius. However, before Biscuit could finish her silent praise, her expression dropped. Luo Lin had reached her and threw a full-force punch, the wind from his fist whistling as it came at her with considerable power and speed. But Biscuit took a light step forward, and her petite figure slipped right into his guard. Her fist struck his chest. With terrifying force, Luo Lin was sent flying. He flew through the air for more than ten meters before barely managing to stop himself. Of course, since Biscuit had used controlled force, even though he was sent flying that far, he wasn¡¯t hurt. Still, Luo Lin¡¯s expression was one of disbelief. He knew he couldn¡¯t be a match for Biscuit, but being defeated in an instant like this? That was too fast! What surprised him more was that Biscuit hadn¡¯t used overwhelming strength against him. Even that push she used didn¡¯t feel significantly stronger than his own power. At that moment, Biscuit frowned as she walked over, looking at Luo Lin with disappointment: ¡°Your power application is terrible, your ability to absorb impact is terrible, and you have almost nobat experience.¡± ¡°You¡¯re just relying on your physical strength in fights, and doing it badly. You¡ªare you really the genius Netero talked about? I honestly don¡¯t know what he saw in you,¡± Biscuit scolded him mercilessly, hands on her hips. Luo Lin, however, didn¡¯t take it to heart. After all, everything Biscuit said was true, and he understood that himself. In the end, he was just an ordinary person who had suddenly be strong. Just half a month ago, he hadn¡¯t been in more than a handful of fights in his life. Of course he wouldn¡¯t know anything about techniques like power application or how to absorb impacts. During the Hunter test, he could rely on raw strength, speed, and his natural bnce and flexibility to seed. But now, facing a martial arts master like Biscuit, all his weaknesses wereid bare¡ªit wasn¡¯t surprising. However¡­ When Biscuit mentioned that Netero had called him a genius, Luo Lin realized why she hade. Or rather, why Netero had sent her. It was obvious that Netero had seen something specific in him, and that must be the reason. ¡°Master Biscuit, there¡¯s one technique I didn¡¯t get the chance to show earlier. If Netero saw something in me, this might be it,¡± Luo Lin said directly. Hearing this, Biscuit paused her scolding, a sh of anticipation in her eyes. Though she had been harsh with her words, in truth, she had seen potential in Luo Lin during their brief exchange. He might not be at the level Netero imed, but he was still a rare gem. Yet, this gem wasn¡¯t polished at all¡ªin fact, it looked like someone had drawn a silly picture on the surface. As a treasure hunter, how could Biscuit stand seeing such a valuable gem in this state? And since she couldn¡¯t figure it out by observing or fighting him, she might as well let him show her directly. Although inwardly pleased, Biscuit maintained a nonchnt attitude, even appearing slightly dismissive: ¡°Oh, another move? Show me, then. But I¡¯ll tell you now¡ªif it doesn¡¯t impress me, then forget about me teaching you anything. I won¡¯t waste my time.¡± Biscuit deliberately upped the pressure, pushing him harder. Of course, she would be the one to decide what was impressive. And Luo Lin took the bait. Even though he knew his foundations were weak, the brief exchange with Biscuit had made it clear howcking he was. So there was no way he could pass up the chance to be taught by such a capable teacher. ¡°Whew¡ª¡± Luo Lin took a deep breath, calming himself and focusing all his attention on Biscuit. In the next instant, Luo Lin¡¯s concentration reached an unimaginable level. He felt as if everything around him had frozen in ce. Time itself seemed to stop. In this frozen moment, only Luo Lin could move freely. Feeling his energy rapidly draining, Luo Lin didn¡¯t hesitate. Heunched himself at Biscuit with explosive speed, his right hand clenched into a fist, throwing a punch with all his strength. There was no holding back. After his sh with Hisoka, Luo Lin had realized one thing: Even in this ultra-speed state, he wasn¡¯t strong enough to hurt a Nen master. So at this moment, he didn¡¯t naively believe he could injure Biscuit. But what happened next still surprised him. Just as his fist was about tond on Biscuit, she moved. Her right hand appeared in front of his fist in an instant, blocking the attack. ¡°She blocked it¡­¡± Luo Lin froze for a second, not expecting Biscuit to block him. But then, he understood. After all, this wasn¡¯t a unique ability he had. In this world, there was already a phenomenon known as shindan, where skilled fighters could perceive their opponent¡¯s moves. There were even ridiculous figures like Netero who existed. So, it wasn¡¯t unheard of for masters to be able to enter apressed time-sense state during high-levelbat. As a top-tier martial artist, it wasn¡¯t surprising that Biscuit could do the same. Though many thoughts shed through Luo Lin¡¯s mind, in this heightened state, only a moment had passed. Having figured things out, Luo Lin immediately exited the ultra-speed state. After all, maintaining that state was a heavy burden on his body. ¡°Master Biscuit, I believe this ability is what Netero saw in me.¡± Luo Lin said, stretching his sore body and looking toward Biscuit. Chapter 37 - Beyond Human x Biscuit Fired Up Chapter 37: Beyond Human x Biscuit Fired Up ¡°Master Biscuit, this technique is likely what caught Chairman Netero¡¯s attention,¡± Luo Lin said, stretching his sore body. Even though he had only maintained the state for less than two seconds, the deep exertion of his body¡¯s strength left him feeling exhausted. That¡¯s exactly why, despite knowing that this ultra-speed state could help him quickly gain experience, he never used it for training. At that moment, however, Biscuit wasn¡¯t paying attention to what Luo Lin was saying. Instead, she was staring in shock at her own arm and then at Luo Lin. ¡°That just now¡­¡± ¡°No way! Is this a joke? How could anyone possibly do something like that?¡±Biscuit¡¯s mind was reeling. Sure, she had managed to raise her hand and block Luo Lin¡¯s attack, but that didn¡¯t mean she had fully entered that realm. At best, she had only brushed against it, nothing more. Moreover, she had only touched upon that realm because she had trained her body and martial arts to their absolute limits. She had reached a point where further improvement was impossible, and only then had she managed to glimpse that domain. It was simr to how Netero, at the age of 46, realized he had reached the peak of his physical and martial prowess, which led him to begin his intense training with the ¡°Prayer Punch.¡± Right now, Biscuit was at a simr level of physical and martial perfection as Netero had been. If Biscuit had been as devoted to martial arts as Netero, she might have reached his level after years of focused training. But Biscuit didn¡¯t have that same singr devotion to martial arts, so she hadn¡¯t pursued that path. Still, as a disciple of the martial arts school Netero had founded, even without following that path, Biscuit had inherited his teachings and experiences. Her physical prowess and martial arts allowed her to barely touch the edge of that domain. However¡­ Precisely because of this, Biscuit understood just how profound that realm was. It was a realm only those with innate talent, who poured their entire being into it, and endured countless grueling challenges could reach. It was the pinnacle of human ability! In fact, calling it a ¡°superhuman¡± realm wouldn¡¯t be wrong! Biscuit looked at Luo Lin in front of her. Although it had been just a fleeting moment, he had actively entered that realm, moving freely within it. Clearly¡­ he had truly stepped into that domain. But why? Lousy technique, barely adequate physical strength, ordinary¡­ well, alright, excellent looks. But still, how could someone like him have entered that realm? Biscuit felt a rare surge of jealousy. ¡°You brat, are you even human?¡± Biscuit couldn¡¯t help but ask, staring at Luo Lin. Luo Lin: ¡°¡­Are you being polite?¡± Looking at Biscuit¡¯s expression, Luo Lin couldn¡¯t quite understand why she looked as if she¡¯d been wronged. Even though he knew she was actually a fifty-something muscle-bound warrior, the sight of her adorable childlike appearancebined with a pitiful expression was quite bewildering. Of course, if he knew what Biscuit was feeling at that moment, Luo Lin could only say, ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because I¡¯ve got cheats or something.¡± ¡­ Though she felt a pang of jealousy, Biscuit was an experienced veteran, and she quickly regained herposure. Looking at Luo Lin again, Biscuit now understood why Netero had sent her here. Even though his ability to enter that realm was absurd, it didn¡¯t negate the problems she had noticed earlier. Terrible technique, barely passable physical fitness, and apleteck of Nen skills. These were all weaknesses that needed to be addressed. Only by correcting these shorings could Luo Lin truly say he had entered that miraculous domain. Only then would he have the qualifications to face off against Netero! And at that moment, something stirred within Biscuit. Even though the most important ability hadn¡¯t been developed by her, she was still going to be his teacher! A teacher to someone destined to be a legendary figure. Having realized this, Biscuit¡¯s eyes began to burn with enthusiasm as she looked at Luo Lin again. What a dazzling raw gem! Now, instead of seeing ws, she saw potential. Those imperfections on the surface no longer mattered. Such a precious gem needed to be polished by her hands from the very beginning¡ªit was the only way she would feel truly aplished! Luo Lin: ¡°¡­¡± Watching Biscuit go from a pitiful expression to a heated, almost crazed look in her eyes in such a short span of time, Luo Lin felt a chill run down his spine. Honestly, if he hadn¡¯t known who Biscuit was, he¡¯d be seriously thinking about running away right now. ¡­ Biscuit finally snapped out of it. She noticed Luo Lin¡¯s wary expression but didn¡¯t mind. For someone as experienced as her, that kind of reaction was nothing. After clearing her throat, she returned to her serious demeanor. ¡°Ahem!¡± ¡°Luo Lin, I¡¯m very impressed with your abilities. Next, I¡¯ll be testing your physical condition using a few other methods. Then, I¡¯ll design a strict training n for you. We¡¯ll start this afternoon. Any problems with that?¡± Biscuit asked. Hearing this, Luo Lin¡¯s excitement grew. The best teacher¡­ was finally his! As for starting training right away? For someone who couldn¡¯t stand not working hard for even a day, that wasn¡¯t a problem¡ªit was a blessing! ¡°No problem!¡± Luo Lin shouted confidently. ¡°Great!¡± Biscuit nodded in satisfaction. Then, in the next moment, a beautiful young woman with pink hair and green eyes appeared beside her. The sudden appearance of the figure left Luo Lin momentarily stunned, but then he quickly recognized her. It was Biscuit¡¯s Nen beast, Cookie, a being Killua had once described as useless in battle. But in truth¡­ This Nen ability was incredibly useful. Cookiewas skilled in various massage techniques, and with her Transformation Nen ability, she could rapidly restore physical strength, heal hidden injuries, and provideprehensive body care¡ªall of which were invaluable for a martial artist. It wouldn¡¯t be an exaggeration to say that Biscuit had been able to push her body to the limits of human potential inrge part due to Cookie¡¯ssupport. ¡°Judging by your reaction, you already know about Nen,¡± Biscuit remarked as she nced at Luo Lin. ¡°Yes!¡± Luo Lin didn¡¯t deny it and nodded. ¡°I have some understanding.¡± ¡°So that¡¯s why you¡¯ve been wasting your time every night with that useless meditation?¡± Biscuit said casually. ¡°Useless¡­?¡± Luo Lin froze for a moment before realizing what was going on. Clearly, Biscuit hadn¡¯t just arrived today¡ªshe had been observing him for some time. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have said that. ¡°I¡¯ll teach you about Nenter. For now, lie down so I can check your body,¡± Biscuit said, motioning for him toe closer. Without hesitation, Luo Lin stepped forward andy down on the ground. ¡°Let¡¯s do this, Cookie!¡± Biscuit cheerfully told her Nen beast. With a lightugh, Cookieknelt beside Luo Lin and began massaging him with her soft hands. As Cookieworked, Biscuit closed her eyes and focused intently. ¡°Oh, oh, just as I thought. You¡¯ve got a pretty good body¡­ Wait, what¡¯s this crazy physique?!¡± The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 38 - Ridiculous Body x Biscuit鈥檚 Concealment Chapter 38: Ridiculous Body x Biscuit¡¯s Concealment ¡°Wait, what kind of ridiculous body is this?¡± Biscuit couldn¡¯t help but exim. Influenced by her, the Magical Beauty Lady, who had been slowly massaging Luo Lin to assess his physical condition, suddenly became rougher. She began kneading Luo Lin¡¯s arm and thigh muscles forcefully. ¡°Huh?¡± Luo Lin was stunned, instinctively turning his head to look at Biscuit with a strange expression. His physical condition? Ridiculous? ¡°Click, click, it really is this ridiculous. Your body is simply extraordinary.¡± Biscuit squatted beside Luo Lin, continuously marveling. Although she wasn¡¯t physically examining him herself, Biscuit should have been able to assess Luo Lin¡¯s body through her nen beast, the Magical Beauty Lady. ¡°Biscuit-sensei, you¡¯re not mistaken, right? My physical condition shouldn¡¯t be that impressive!¡± Luo Lin couldn¡¯t help but turn to Biscuit and say. Luo Lin believed that, with his rate of power growth and the system¡¯s level-ups, he would eventually push his physical condition to the peak of the world. But right now, he was only level one, and he hadn¡¯t even trained much. It shouldn¡¯t warrant such an outburst from Biscuit! ¡°Don¡¯t call me Biscuit-sensei; it¡¯s such a hassle to hear. Just call me Biscuit.¡± Biscuit first corrected him, then added, ¡°You really have no idea the treasure you¡¯re carrying, do you? No, it¡¯s a waste!¡± ¡°With such a perfect body, you¡¯ve been training with such crude methods. If I hadn¡¯t caught this early, you¡¯d have ruined this perfect body with that kind of training.¡± As Biscuit spoke, her eyes glowed as she looked at Luo Lin¡¯s body, even drooling slightly at the corners of her mouth, sending shivers down Luo Lin¡¯s spine. Luo Lin: ¡°¡­¡± Wait, how is it wasted? This is my body, isn¡¯t it? ¡°Biscuit¡­ hold on, you say my training is crude, fine, I¡¯ll admit that. But how could I ruin my body? I¡¯ve always been careful about managing my training intensity!¡± Luo Lin protested indignantly. After all, he hadn¡¯t even forced himself into intense training to gain more experience. How could he have ruined his body? Hearing Luo Lin¡¯s retort, Biscuit rolled her eyes at him. ¡°When I say you¡¯d ruin it, I don¡¯t mean you¡¯d break your body from overtraining. Even if you trained ten times harder, it wouldn¡¯t ruin your body.¡± Biscuit wasn¡¯t satisfied with the information her nen beast had gathered on Luo Lin¡¯s body and decided to get hands-on herself. While kneading him, she continued exining. ¡°When I say ¡®ruin,¡¯ I mean the useless repetitive training you¡¯re doing would mess up your body¡¯s coordination, destroying its perfect bnce.¡± ¡°Perfect bnce?¡± Luo Lin was puzzled. ¡°That¡¯s when flexibility, explosiveness, coordination, endurance, muscle strength, and nerve responses are in perfect harmony, allowing every ounce of strength in your body to be fully unleashed,¡± Biscuit exined. Luo Lin: ¡°¡­¡± Though it sounded straightforward, he still didn¡¯t quite understand. Seeing Luo Lin¡¯s reaction, Biscuit sighed in exasperation. ¡°Just know that having a perfectly bnced body is extremely rare.¡± ¡°Oh!¡± Luo Lin responded, lying down again to let Biscuit continue her probing. She was mainly kneading the muscles and bones across his body, avoiding any inappropriate areas. Seeing Luo Lin¡¯s indifferent attitude, Biscuit became even more irritated. ¡°You brat!¡± Biscuit gritted her teeth. Back when she was training to achieve the perfect body bnce, she had endured countless hardships and put in unimaginable effort. In the end, she had even transformed her body to find the ideal bnce. Yet, this kid was born with a perfectly bnced body, and his outward appearance was also so proportionate. Even when Biscuit had glimpsed that higher realm earlier, she hadn¡¯t felt this overwhelmed with jealousy. It took her a while to suppress the urge to leave Luo Lin to his own devices. ¡°Let¡¯s start, Sweetie!¡± Biscuit directed the Magical Beauty Lady. The Magical Beauty Lady didn¡¯t speak but nodded slightly. Then, nen energy appeared in her hands, gradually transforming into ayer of lotion that slowly seeped into Luo Lin¡¯s body. As the Magical Beauty Lady worked, Luo Lin felt his whole body rx. Though it wasn¡¯t as blissful as leveling up, it still felt as if a weight of hundreds of pounds had been lifted off his shoulders, leaving him feeling incredibly light. ¡°You¡¯re lucky you ran into me early on. Otherwise, if you had kept training like this, you would¡¯ve needed an enormous effort to fix your body,¡± Biscuit said from the side. But¡­ Lying there, enjoying the massage, Luo Lin didn¡¯t see the increasingly astonished¡ªno, shocked¡ªlook on Biscuit¡¯s face. ¡°As I thought, I didn¡¯t sense it wrong before. This kid¡¯s physical condition¡­ it¡¯s absurdly strong.¡± Biscuit was inwardly stunned. Although she had been jealous to the point of madness earlier over his perfectly bnced body, the truth was, that wasn¡¯t the real reason she had initially eximed. She was genuinely shocked by Luo Lin¡¯s physical condition. It was as if his body, without undergoing any training, had already reached the peak of human potential as if it had been naturally molded that way. ¡°What is this kid¡¯s origin?¡± Biscuit wondered. Originally, she had considered his physical condition a weakness, but after examining him herself, she realized¡­ This wasn¡¯t a weakness at all. This was beyond abnormal¡ªa physical condition at the peak of human capabilities. What else could you call that but abnormal? What puzzled Biscuit even more was how pure Luo Lin¡¯s physical condition was. It was an unnaturally pure form of physical power, without any trace of life energy mixed in. That wasn¡¯t natural! It wasn¡¯t even consistent with nen! In this world, whether or not someone was a nen user, as long as they were human, they would have life energy. And with life energy, one would inevitably grow stronger, with life energy affecting their body during training. It was only through thebination of life energy and the body that humans, with their rtively light weight, could unleash forces of several tons, or even tens and hundreds of tons. It was also life energy that allowed humans to train continuously, pushing their bodies to their limits. But Luo Lin was different. His physical condition was extraordinarily strong¡ªpurely strong¡ªwithout any life energy involved. This was¡­ Biscuit thought for a long time before finally finding a word to describe it: a miracle! Yes. A miracle. It was as if Luo Lin had achieved the peak of human physical strength without any involvement of life energy. Only after attaining that peak had life energy appeared in his body and started merging with it. If Biscuit weren¡¯t an expert at hiding her emotions, she wouldn¡¯t have been able to keep her face under control at this point. ¡°Once this kid learns nen, he¡¯ll probably grow to the peak at a speed I can¡¯t even imagine!¡± Biscuit suddenly had this thought. After all, once someone learned nen, the rate at which life energy merged with the body would shift from passive nourishment to activebination. Even for an ordinary person, learning nen would result in a massive leap in physical ability. As for Luo Lin¡­ It probably wouldn¡¯t take long before his physical condition alone could rival hers. And if you added in his potential¡­ ¡°At that point, this kid could even go toe-to-toe with that monster old man!¡± Biscuit suddenly felt as though she were dreaming. Just moments ago, she had been wondering how much effort it would take to polish this raw gem. But in the blink of an eye, she realized that this gem was only covered by an impossibly thinyer of stone. With just a bit of polishing, it would reveal itself as a world-shattering treasure. ¡°Monster brat, a monster even more monstrous than that old man!¡± Biscuit silently cursed as she gazed at the blissfully rxed Luo Lin. Chapter 39 - Netero鈥檚 Evasion x People are Numb Chapter 39: Netero¡¯s Evasion x People are Numb Hunter Association! Headquarters! President¡¯s Office! Netero was sitting there with a serious expression¡­ ying on hisputer. What? Work? Of course, work is for the secretary! The president¡¯s job is just to sign the reports the secretary brings in! Ring, ring~ The phone on the desk suddenly rang. Without even ncing at the caller, Netero picked up the phone. Before Netero could even speak, Biscuit¡¯s voice came from the other end. ¡°Hey, old man, where did you find that little monster?!¡± ¡°Oh-ho! It¡¯s you, Biscuit! So, you¡¯ve met the little guy? What do you think? I wasn¡¯t lying, right? He¡¯s a genius who can give this old man a run for his money.¡± Netero chuckled, but his hands didn¡¯t slow down in theirputer gaming. ¡°Cut the nonsense. I¡¯m asking you, is there no problem with that little monster¡¯s identity?¡± Biscuit¡¯s voice suddenly became serious. ¡°Identity? What about his identity?¡± Netero asked, feigning confusion. ¡°You old fart, don¡¯t tell me you didn¡¯t notice. That kid¡¯s body is something no ordinary human could have,¡± Biscuit cursed directly. ¡°That¡¯s exactly why I said he¡¯s a genius!¡± Netero chuckled. ¡°You old fart, you¡­¡± Biscuit fell silent for a moment, then said begrudgingly, ¡°Fine then, I¡¯m going to start teaching him nen, alright!¡± ¡°Whether to teach a novice hunter nen has always been your right as a secret examiner. Why are you asking me, old man?¡± Netero continued staring at hisputer, still chuckling lightly. ¡°Hmph, just you wait, you old fart!¡± Biscuit snorted and said sharply, ¡°Next year, at thetest by the second half of next year, I¡¯ll send that little monster to give you a beating!¡± Hearing this, Netero finally reacted. Level Clear! The words popped up on his game screen, making Netero grin even more. He then leisurely replied, ¡°Well, I¡¯ll be waiting.¡± With that, Netero hung up the phone. At the same time, in an office far from Netero¡¯s, a certain youth with a radiant smile also hung up the phone. The phone vanished the moment it was disconnected, obviously a creation of nen. On the other side. ¡°Damn old fart.¡± Biscuit cursed in frustration at the now disconnected call. She didn¡¯t believe for a second that the old fart wouldn¡¯t have noticed something she herself had. She also suspected that the reason the old fart had sent her was because he expected her to discover the anomaly. Otherwise, even sending any random hunter to teach Lorin nen would have been enough for him to grow quickly¡ªit would have just been a matter of sooner orter. ¡°Old fart, if you think I¡¯m going to take the me for this, you¡¯re dreaming! When the timees, I¡¯ll have my disciple beat you to death!!¡± Biscuit muttered angrily to herself as she carried her luggage back. When she returned to the camp, she spotted Lorin exercising in the distance. She paused for a moment, gritted her teeth, and muttered under her breath. ¡°A perfect human? You¡¯d better really be human!!!¡± ¡°Biscuit, you¡¯re back already! When do we start training?¡± Lorin asked eagerly as he noticed Biscuit¡¯s return. Biscuit didn¡¯t respond immediately, instead walking up to Lorin with a stern expression. Seeing her serious face, Lorin frowned and asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Biscuit? Did something happen?¡± ¡°Kid, I don¡¯t care who or what you are, but next year, or at thetest the year after, you¡¯re going to the Hunter Association headquarters to give that old fart Netero a beating. Can you do that?¡± Biscuit said seriously. Lorin: ¡°¡­¡± Don¡¯t care who I am? Next year, or the year after, go to the Hunter Association and beat up Netero? His identity, and Netero too¡­ wasn¡¯t Biscuit clearly telling him that she had already noticed something off about him? So, had he been exposed again? Lorin felt numb. However, from Biscuit¡¯s current demeanor, it was clear that Netero hadn¡¯t been the one to tell her, so¡­ had she figured it out on her own? Lorin instinctively recalled the way Biscuit had examined his body earlier. Damn it, I trusted you! I let you inspect and y around with my body, and now you¡¯re using it against me! But¡­ Unlike Netero, with no other evidence besides his body, Biscuit probably hadn¡¯t guessed his true identity, only noticing some abnormality and deeming him a hassle. After all, she was a veteran who had roamed the world for years, and she knew many of its secrets. Dark Continent, the Five Great Cmities¡­ she had likely heard of them. So¡­ Did she think Netero had dumped a problem on her? Lorin quickly analyzed Biscuit¡¯s state and thoughts. ¡°Well? Can you do it or not? Give me a straight answer!¡± Biscuit snapped, not bothering with Lorin¡¯s inner contemtion. Her expression clearly said: If you don¡¯t agree, I¡¯ll make you pay. ¡°I¡¯ll do it! I¡¯ve wanted to beat up that old man for a while now!¡± Lorin agreed without hesitation. Forget everything else for now. Seeing how determined Biscuit was, it was obvious she had already decided to teach him nen. He¡¯d agree first, learn nen, and then worry about the rest. As for beating Netero¡­ if he was still in this world by next year or the year after, what harm would there be in giving the old man a beating? ¡°Good! With that kind of spirit, we¡¯ll start your nen training today!¡± Biscuit decided immediately. Lorin¡¯s heart soared with joy. Could the surprisee any sooner? ¡°Great! But Biscuit, can I ask¡­ what exactly is wrong with my body?¡± Lorin suddenly asked. He wasn¡¯t curious about how Biscuit had figured him out. He just wanted to be more careful in the future, to avoid being exposed again. Hearing his question, Biscuit gave Lorin a deep look. She didn¡¯t hide anything and directly exined the abnormalities she had noticed in his physical condition and life energy. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 40 - Invincible Flow Script x Promise Chapter 40: Invincible Flow Script x Promise The camp. Luo Lin looked at Biscuit with a strange expression. ¡°Biscuit, are you saying that my physical condition is already at the peak of human capabilities, but because it hasn¡¯tbined with life energy, it hasn¡¯t fully manifested?¡± ¡°Exactly!¡± Biscuit nodded decisively. There was no reason to hide this. After all, once he unlocked nen, the speed at which life energy would merge with his body would be unimaginably fast, and by then, Luo Lin would naturally understand. Luo Lin¡¯s expression became indescribably strange. What a surprise. He had thought it was already absurd enough that his mental strength wasparable to Netero¡¯s. But in reality, his physical condition also matched Netero¡¯s, perhaps even surpassing the aged Netero. It was just that the short time since he crossed over hadn¡¯t allowed his body to adapt to the life energy of this world, making him appear weaker. But¡­ ¡°I still don¡¯t understand the rtionship between life energy and physical fitness. Isn¡¯t life energy supposed to nourish the body, allowing it to surpass human limits?¡± ¡°From what you¡¯re saying, it doesn¡¯t seem to work that way?¡± Luo Lin asked bluntly. Isn¡¯t this the role of a teacher? To ask questions when you don¡¯t understand something. ¡°How should I exin this to you?¡± Biscuit paused in thought before answering. ¡°Actually, if it weren¡¯t for your existence, the rtionship between life energy and physical fitness would be exactly as you described.¡± ¡°For normal people, life energy nourishes the body, allowing humans to train their bodies to unimaginable levels of strength.¡± ¡°But in reality, the rtionship isn¡¯t just that. Because of life energy, when a normal person focuses on training, they will unintentionally stir up a small amount of dormant life energy.¡± ¡°This portion of life energy doesn¡¯t get absorbed as nourishment to create a qualitative leap in physical fitness. Instead, it fills the body.¡± ¡°Think of it like a deted tire and an inted tire. Both are rubber tires, but there¡¯s a huge difference.¡± ¡°Life energy, in a simr way, fills the human body. While nourishing the body and helping it grow stronger, it also allows the body to exhibit strength far beyond its true physical limits.¡± ¡°Otherwise, how could a human weighing a mere hundred or two hundred pounds possibly generate tens or hundreds of tons of force?¡± Biscuit finished with this exnation. Luo Lin immediately felt it made so much sense¡ªit sounded scientific! But then another question arose. Considering that Luo Lin¡¯s physical condition and mental strength were already at the human peak at level one, what would his capabilities be at level two? And what about level three or level four? The answer: Invincible! Luo Lin thought about how he could level up again after a month of intense effort. So¡­ ¡°I didn¡¯t get a training-system script. I got an invincible-training-system script!¡± Luo Lin couldn¡¯t help but think. ¡°Biscuit, I¡¯m good now! So, what¡¯s next¡­¡± Luo Lin eagerly looked at Biscuit. Based on what Biscuit had said earlier, she should be teaching him nen next! ¡°Yes, next I¡¯ll start teaching you nen,¡± Biscuit said, though she hesitated slightly. ¡°To be honest, I did hesitate over whether or not to teach you nen, but¡­pared to that, I¡¯m more eager to see that old man Netero get a beating,¡± Biscuit said fiercely. If it weren¡¯t for that old man, she¡¯d still be happily searching for gems by now. She might have already found some new ones to admire. Instead, she was now facing this raw stone, not knowing whether it was a priceless treasure or Pandora¡¯s box. ¡°Bah! It¡¯s all that old fart¡¯s fault! When the timees, it¡¯s his problem, not mine,¡± Biscuit muttered through gritted teeth. Watching Biscuit¡¯s poor acting performance, Luo Lin was speechless. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll make you a promise. Once I¡¯ve mastered nen, I¡¯ll tell you where Ie from.¡± ¡°Deal!¡± Biscuit¡¯s angry expression instantly disappeared, reced by a cheerful smile as she looked at Luo Lin. ¡°Just remember, this wasn¡¯t me forcing you¡ªit was you who agreed.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, I agreed on my own. But whether you believe me or not by then is your problem,¡± Luo Lin replied irritably. Wasn¡¯t her constant ranting about Netero just for this? Obviously, Biscuit had only noticed a slight anomaly; she hadn¡¯t figured out his situation like Netero had. But, women¡¯s curiosity is something else¡­ Luo Lin sighed softly. However, Biscuit¡¯s exnation did help him feel a bit more at ease. With an invincible stream script, what was there to fear? Moreover, once he mastered nen, he could leave at any time. By then, even if he were exposed, it wouldn¡¯t matter. At the same time, Biscuit was secretlyughing to herself. ¡°Heh, this kid thinks he can fool me, but he¡¯s got a long way to go!¡± As an old con artist¡­ no, a seasoned veteran, Biscuit could instantly tell whether someone was lying. Especially someone like Luo Lin, who wore his emotions on his face like an open book. ¡°Come on, I¡¯ll teach you nen as fast as possible and get you up to speed!¡± Biscuit was suddenly full of motivation. Luo Lin was momentarily stunned, but he quickly caught on. ¡°Alright. The day I¡¯ve mastered nen, I¡¯ll definitely tell you where Ie from,¡± Luo Lin nodded firmly. However¡­ Luo Lin¡¯s earlier reaction hadn¡¯t escaped Biscuit¡¯s notice. As she had mentioned before, someone like Luo Lin, with all his emotions written on his face, was as transparent as could be. So¡­ ¡°When you said ¡®mastering nen,¡¯ did you really just mean learning it?¡± Biscuit stared nkly at Luo Lin. ¡°No, I meant mastering itpletely mastering nen,¡± Luo Lin shook his head seriously. ¡°You¡­ I¡­¡± Biscuit was dumbfounded. She clearly hadn¡¯t expected Luo Lin¡¯s ambitions to be so modest. He was willing to reveal his origins just after unlocking nen, but now¡­ From the look on his face, it was clear that he intended to satisfy her curiosity only after fully mastering nen. ¡°No¡ª¡± ¡­ (Luo Lin: No, no, no, that¡¯s what I intended all along!) (Luo Lin: (£þ¦á£þ)) Chapter 41 Chapter 41: Meditation Technique x Opening of Nen ¡°Since you¡¯ve been practicing meditation before, you must have some knowledge of how to learn Nen, right?¡± Biscuit looked at Luo Lin in front of her. ¡°Yeah, I know a bit. By meditating through zazen, I can open the aura nodes, or let a Nen user forcefully open them.¡± Luo Lin replied truthfully. ¡°You know quite a lot.¡± Biscuit nodded and then asked, ¡°So, do you want to forcefully open your aura, or would you prefer I teach you the real meditation method to open it yourself?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll open it myself.¡± Luo Lin thought for a moment before replying. It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t trust Biscuit, but rather he wanted to learn more about Nen and the extraordinary knowledge associated with it. The meditation technique to activate Nen was something Luo Lin wasn¡¯t familiar with. Although it might not be very useful afterward, it could at least satisfy his curiosity. The key point was that Luo Lin didn¡¯t feel using meditation to open his Nen would take up too much of his time. ¡°Alright.¡± Biscuit nodded, not saying much about Luo Lin¡¯s choice, and began teaching him the method to open Nen through meditation. ¡°The meditation technique I¡¯m going to teach you is called the Crystal Meditation Technique. It¡¯s a method from the Heart Stream specifically for people like you with strong mental strength.¡± ¡°The Crystal Meditation Technique requires higher mental strength, but it¡¯s also the fastest way to sense life energy.¡± As Biscuit exined, she handed Luo Lin a tablet, which disyed an image¡ªa lifelike crystal humanoid figure, continuously breathing. As the crystal humanoid breathed, a long, steady stream of energy was drawn into its body, circted within, and then exhaled through the mouth and nose, the breath long and forceful. ¡°This is the key visualization for meditation. You need to imagine yourself as this crystal humanoid in your mind and breathe in sync with this rhythm. Then, you must feel and capture the life energy in the breath you exhale.¡± Biscuit carefully exined every detail of the meditation, and Luo Lin listened attentively,mitting everything to memory. After all, this was crucial for his next step in opening his Nen. He couldn¡¯t afford to be anything less than meticulous. After about ten minutes, Biscuit finished exining all the details. Only then did Luo Lin fully understand why Biscuit had said his previous meditation practice was useless. Unlike regr meditation, which focused on calming the mind, steadying emotions, and cultivating character, the key to Nen meditationy in sensing life energy. Without sensing life energy, no matter how much you focus your mind, it¡¯s pointless. Whenever Luo Lin entered a high-speed state, his concentration far exceeded what he could achieve through meditation. ¡°That¡¯s all for the meditation method and the points to watch out for when opening your aura nodes. Now, give it a try! Don¡¯t rush for results on your first attempt. Sensing life energy is a natural process that mustn¡¯t be forced.¡± Biscuit said seriously to Luo Lin. ¡°Got it!¡± Luo Lin nodded. Even without Biscuit¡¯s reminder, he was already eager to give it a try. Nen¡­ was now within his reach. There was no way Luo Lin could hold back anymore. ¡°Hoo¡ª¡± Luo Lin took a deep breath, adjusting his state, and sat cross-legged, clearing his mind and focusing. ¡°Imagine yourself as a crystal full of impurities. Inhale, let the air flow through your body like water. Exhale, long and steady.¡± Following Biscuit¡¯s instructions, Luo Lin visualized himself as a humanoid crystal in his mind, breathing in and out, the breath flowing in a continuous cycle. As Luo Lin¡¯s murmuring grew softer, he gradually immersed himself in meditation. ¡°So quick to enter the state?¡± Biscuit wasn¡¯t surprised by this. She had already noticed Luo Lin¡¯s natural talent for meditation when she observed him before. In meditation, Luo Lin had a remarkable aptitude. At that moment. Luo Lin felt as though he had truly transformed into a crystal humanoid, pure and wless, bing more transparent with each breath. ¡°What¡¯s that¡­¡± Luo Lin saw it. Within his now transparent body, there was energy flowing with his breath, circting within and without with every inhtion and exhtion. ¡°This ceaseless flow with each breath¡­ This must be life energy!¡± A realization dawned on Luo Lin. ording to Biscuit, the mouth and nose naturally have orifices, where energy flows through, making them the easiest ces to sense life energy. By using the Crystal Meditation Technique to imagine himself as a wless crystal, he could easily sense the life energy in his breath. Luo Lin was filled with joy, and with a slight movement of his mind, he began guiding the life energy as Biscuit had instructed. Since life energyes from the body, and Luo Lin had a strong mental force, it only took a gentle attempt for him to easily control the life energy at his mouth and nose. By touching this portion of life energy, Luo Lin also seeded in sensing the life energy constantly dissipating from various parts of his body. With ease, Luo Lin gathered all the dissipating life energy around his body, controlling and containing it. ¡°This must be Ten¡­ The simplest form of Ten.¡± Luo Lin thought to himself, sensing the life energy surrounding him. The hardest part¡ªsensing life energy¡ªwasplete. Now, all that was left was to open his aura nodes. As Luo Lin manipted the life energy around his body, he slowly directed it toward his mouth and nose. As mentioned before, the mouth and nose are the easiest ces to sense the invisible, intangible aura nodes. As Luo Lin directed the life energy into his mouth and nose, most of it fused into his body after entering. However, a small portion of life energy didn¡¯t fuse and instead flowed into another space. Luo Lin felt it. He sensed the vast life energy dormant within his body. And as that small thread of life energy merged with it, Luo Lin felt that dormant energy being activated. In an instant, it was like a volcanic eruption. The immense life energy surged from Luo Lin¡¯s mouth and nose and erupted from every part of his body. Is this¡­ the opening of my aura nodes? Luo Lin was startled for a moment, but quickly used the method Biscuit had taught him to restrain the outpouring life energy with his willpower. Originally, Luo Lin thought that controlling such a powerful outburst of life energy would be difficult, but instead, he easily contained it. In fact, because the quantity of life energy had increased, his perception was clearer, and it was even easier to control than before. Almost as if it was second nature, Luo Lin confined the life energy around his body. ¡°This is¡­ Nen!¡± Luo Lin¡¯s eyes shed with amazement. With the aura nodes around his eyes now open, Luo Lin could see the faint mist-like aura surrounding his body. As expected. It was as though he was wearing an invisible coat, and a deep sense of security welled up inside him. In truth, though, this aura wasn¡¯t just a simple coat. With enough training, it could be stronger than steel armor. ¡­ Biscuit sat nearby, resting her chin on her right hand as she watched Luo Lin, her mind filled with thoughts. She was curious about how Luo Lin had achieved such a perfect human body, and also wondered what Netero¡¯s true purpose was in sending her here. Various thoughts floated through her mind, and then she saw the sudden surge of life energy around Luo Lin, which he soon contained. ¡°It¡¯s already done, huh?¡± Biscuit looked up, her expression calm, without a hint of surprise. After all,pared to everything else she¡¯d seen so far, the fact that he could possibly open his Nen on his first try was hardly shocking. It was nothing worth being surprised over, right? It was something that normally took ordinary people a year, people with some talent six months, geniuses three months, and supreme prodigies one week to achieve, but he had done it on the first try? Was that really so surprising? Not at all! Chapter 42 Chapter 42: Nen Ability x Combat Training ¡°This is Nen!¡± Luo Lin gazed at the mist-likeyer enveloping his body. Finally, he had mastered it¡ªNen! Luo Lin clenched his fist, sensing the intangible but responsive Nenmoving with his mental will, excitement coursing through him. With a slight shift in thought, the Nenaround his body began to flow. Quickly, the Nenon his right hand expanded, while the Nenin other parts of his body became thinner. Then, the erged mass of Nenshifted suddenly from his right hand to his left hand, then to his right foot, left foot, circting throughout his body before evenly redistributing itself. ¡°Flow¡­ and Enhance¡­¡± Biscuit watched Luo Lin¡¯s movements, slightly stunned. And then¡­ ¡°Ren!¡± Luo Lin uttered softly, using the same mystical sensation he had when opening his aura nodes to expand them, causing arge amount of Nento burst from his body. Immediately, he tightly confined the Nenaround his body, forming a solid armor. However, as Luo Lin sensed the rapid drain on his stamina from maintaining Ren, he quickly released it. He retracted all his Nenback into his body, even closing his aura nodes. ¡°Zetsu!¡± Beside him, Biscuit stood dumbfounded, watching Luo Lin. From opening his Nento now, Luo Lin had already used the four basic techniques of Ten, Zetsu, Ren, and the advanced techniques of Flow, Enhance, and Focus. The only ones left were En, In, and Shu. But judging by Luo Lin¡¯s current state, it was hard to say whether he¡¯d even need to be taught these! So¡­ What exactly was she supposed to teach him? Just how to open Nen? Was this what he meant by ¡°knowing just a little bit about Nen¡±? ¡­ ¡°Biscuit, what should we do next?¡± Luo Lin retracted his Nenand eagerly turned to Biscuit, asking. ¡°What should we do next? You can figure that out on your own!¡± Biscuit replied with a faint smile as she gazed at him. ¡°But I don¡¯t know what to do next!¡± Luo Lin blinked, though he had deliberately showcased his mastery of Nenin front of Biscuit earlier. That was merely to show off¡­ to let Biscuit understand his current progress. After all, as a teacher, how could she instruct him without knowing her student¡¯s progress? Biscuit smiled sweetly at Luo Lin. Did he expect her to believe he didn¡¯t know what to do next? Biscuit had reason to suspect that if she found an excuse to leave Luo Lin right now, he¡¯d probably start training his Nenon his own by tomorrow. ¡°No wonder you said earlier that once you mastered Nen, you¡¯d be willing to tell me your secret! You were never worried about what would happen after mastering Nen, were you?¡± Biscuit grinned, though her tone was slightly sarcastic. ¡°Teacher Biscuit, what are you saying? Didn¡¯t we agree that I¡¯d tell you when I graduate?¡± Luo Lin responded with an innocent look. ¡°Heh!¡± Biscuit scoffed back at him. ¡°You want to know what you¡¯ll be training next, right?¡± Biscuit suddenly smiled brightly, standing up and assuming a martial stance. ¡°The next training isbat. You are not allowed to enter that state to fight me. I¡¯ll help you break all your bad habits.¡± Luo Lin: ¡°¡­¡± Are you sure you¡¯re not just taking this opportunity to beat me up? ¡­ ¡°You charge too quickly, and your punches are too forceful. Fighting isn¡¯t just about speed and strength.¡± ¡°Bnce. During battle, you must maintain your own bnce while breaking your opponent¡¯s. Only then can you aim for a one-hit kill.¡± ¡°Always keep your eyes on the enemy. Don¡¯t miss the smallest movement, and manage the distance between you and your opponent, leaving yourself room to retreat and counterattack.¡± ¡­ Once again, Luo Lin climbed up from the ground and charged toward Biscuit in the distance. It turned out he was wrong! Biscuit didn¡¯t just want to beat him up once. She wanted to beat him up repeatedly. Luo Lin had lost count of how many times Biscuit had thrown him. All he remembered was charging at Biscuit, getting knocked away, charging again, and getting knocked away again. Several times during this, Luo Lin¡¯s intense focus identally triggered his ultra-speed state. But every time he entered that state, Biscuit would mercilessly knock him out of it, hitting him even harder than usual. ¡°I told you not to enter that state! Yes, it¡¯s powerful, but if you rely on it, you¡¯ll end up a failure.¡± Biscuit scolded Luo Lin seriously. ¡°Yes!¡± Luo Lin responded and got up again, charging toward Biscuit once more. In reality, he hadn¡¯t intentionally entered his ultra-speed state, but in battle, intense concentration was inevitable, and whenever he focused too much, he couldn¡¯t help but slip into that state. So, Luo Lin was now forcing himself to snap out of the state the moment he entered it due to intense concentration. He wasn¡¯t fighting to win against Biscuit but rather to solidify his foundations. ¡°Good!¡± Biscuit called out as she watched Luo Lin charge at her at normal speed. ¡°You need to learn to control that ability, not let it control you.¡± Though she shouted harshly, deep down, Biscuit was secretly astounded. They had only just started sparring, yet she could already sense Luo Lin¡¯s astonishingly rapid improvement. Many of the small mistakes she pointed out, Luo Lin corrected immediately, sometimes even anticipating and fixing errors she hadn¡¯t yet mentioned. If, at the beginning, she could knock Luo Lin down with ease using equal speed and strength, now she had to take things more seriously, relying on her martial expertise to knock him down with the same power and speed. At this rate, it wouldn¡¯t be long before Luo Lin could trade blows with her. And that was precisely why Biscuit kept telling him not to use his ultra-speed ability. For now, she could still rely on her martial experience to counter his ultra-speed state and fight back in time. But at Luo Lin¡¯s rate of progress, once he reached the point where they could spar on equal footing, if he lost control and entered that state, she would definitely be embarrassed. After all, she had only barely touched that realm herself. She might seed once or twice when forced, but ultimately, she wouldn¡¯t be able to defend against it head-on. Of course. Biscuit wasn¡¯t lying to Luo Lin either. While Luo Lin was indeed powerful in that state, and even without further training, as long as his Nenstrength grew, he would be overwhelmingly strong to most people in this world. But if he ever faced someone like Netero, who had mastered the same state, his shorings would be instantly exposed. Naturally, Biscuit wouldn¡¯t allow that to happen. After all, she was looking forward to the day Luo Lin challenged Netero! Luo Lin understood this as well. That¡¯s why, despite knowing how powerful his ultra-speed state was, he still followed Biscuit¡¯s training regimen. Chapter 43 Chapter 43: Astounding Progress x System Changes x Delight Evening. The sun had already set, and the sky was gradually darkening. At this time, in the nameless forest, Luo Lin and Biscuit¡¯s training battle hadsted the entire afternoon. From being knocked down with every charge at the start, Luo Lin had progressed to exchanging several moves with Biscuit. In fact, his best attempt hadsted over a dozen moves before being sent flying by Biscuit. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s stop for now!¡± Biscuit said after knocking Luo Lin down once again. Luo Lin, who was just about to charge at Biscuit again, stopped in his tracks. ¡°No more fighting?¡± ¡°Fight? Look at the time! It¡¯s time to eat!¡± Biscuit said, annoyed. ¡°Besides, it¡¯s still too early for you to be fighting at night. Haven¡¯t you noticed that the time you can hold out against me is getting shorter?¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Luo Lin hadn¡¯t noticed at all. After all, his full attention had been focused on trying to hold out against Biscuit, so he hadn¡¯t had the time to count how many moves he managed. However¡­ Luo Lin nced at the darkening sky. Indeed, the twilight at this time affected his vision more than actual nightfall. Even though his senses and body were at an impressive level, without deliberate training, he was still significantly affected. ¡°Hiss¡ª¡± Luo Lin winced as he rxed, suddenly feeling the pain all over his body. Although Biscuit hadn¡¯t gone all out against him, being thrown around for an entire afternoon had definitely left his body bruised all over. ¡°You call yourself a man? And you¡¯re whining about such small injuries?¡± Biscuit stood beside him, hands on her hips, looking at him in disdain. ¡°Hurry up and go hunt in the forest. I¡¯ll prepare dinner tonight.¡± Luo Lin, of course, obeyed Biscuit¡¯s request withoutint. Even though he called her ¡°Biscuit¡± casually, in reality, Biscuit was his teacher. His progress today wasn¡¯t just something Biscuit had noticed¡ªhe had felt it himself more than anyone. In this situation, how could Luo Lin refuse such a small task? ¡­ ¡°What kind of little monster is he, really?¡± Watching Luo Lin¡¯s departing figure, Biscuit couldn¡¯t help but mutter to herself. If Luo Lin¡¯s perfect and powerful physical abilities could be attributed to some kind of fortuitous encounter or treasure, then his learning speed was undeniably monstrous. ¡°At this rate, in less than a week, he¡¯ll have almost fully made up for his foundational gaps. By then, I¡¯ll need to incorporate Nen applications into hisbat training.¡± ¡°It seems I need to push him to strengthen his Nenas soon as possible.¡± Biscuit quietly contemted Luo Lin¡¯s next steps in his learning n. ¡­ On the other side, having entered the forest, Luo Lin didn¡¯t rush to hunt for prey. Instead, he silently summoned his system. After an entire afternoon, he had long been eager to see if there were any changes in his system interface after unlocking his Nenability. ¡¾Level 100 God System¡¿. ¡¾Name: Luo Lin¡¿. ¡¾Level: 1 (486/1000)¡¿. ¡¾Vitality: 1¡¿. ¡¾Mental Power: 1¡¿. ¡¾Nen Ability: 10/100¡¿. ¡¾World: Hunter x Hunter¡¿. The first thing Luo Lin noticed was the new Nen Abilitysection. ¡°10 out of 100¡­¡± Seeing these numbers, the first concepts that came to Luo Lin¡¯s mind were visible auraand . In Hunter x Hunter, these terms were introduced during the Chimera Ant arc. They referred to the quantified form of Nen, needed for Knuckle¡¯s ability. Visible aura is the amount of Nena user can actively utilize without employing any techniques, whiletent aura is the total amount of Nenavable in the user¡¯s body. The standard measurement for Nenis how much is consumed per second when the user is in Tenor Ren. It wasn¡¯t clear if the system¡¯s disyed standard followed the same measurement. ¡°One hundred units of aura¡­ So I can¡¯t even maintain Renfor two minutes?¡± Luo Lin thought to himself, scratching his chin. But he didn¡¯t feel it was too little. It¡¯s important to note that during the Greed Indarc, when Biscuit was training Gon and Killua, neither of them could maintain Kenfor more than two minutes. Of course, this didn¡¯t mean that after nearly six months of training, theirtent aura was less than 120 units. It was just that, being new to Renand Ken, they wasted a lot of Nenunnecessarily. Luo Lin was in a simr situation now. Theoretically, 100 units oftent aura should be enough to maintain Renfor 100 seconds. However, based on how he felt earlier while using Ren, he doubted he could evenst ten seconds. Still, Luo Lin was already thrilled. He hadn¡¯t had high expectations for the system to disy Nenability at all. After all, with how unreliable his system could be, this was entirely within the realm of possibility. ¡°I wonder if leveling up will affect my Nenabilities.¡± Luo Lin thought happily, about to close the system interface and start hunting for dinner. But then, Luo Lin noticed his experience points. ¡°486?¡± Luo Lin froze for a moment. He remembered that before going to bedst night, his experience points had been at 453. From the end of the Hunter exam until now, he had gained about 100 experience points in four days. But now¡­ With 486 points, that meant he had gained 33 experience points today alone. He had trained normally in the morning, which would have earned him about ten experience points. That meant his afternoon training with Biscuit had earned him over twenty experience points! Luo Lin was instantly overjoyed. He had sought out Biscuit for guidance with the mindset that his experience gain efficiency would decrease and his leveling would slow down. Yet¡­ His experience gain rate had actually increased! How could he not be thrilled? Luo Lin was now filled with motivation, eager to return and challenge his teacher to another 300 rounds. ¡°Haha, time to hunt! I must catch something delicious for Teacher Biscuit to replenish her strength.¡± Chapter 44 Chapter 44: Training n x Practice of Ren ¡°Why did you take so long toe back?¡± Hearing movement, Biscuit casually asked without looking up. ¡°I spent some time finding prey!¡± Luo Lin walked out of the forest, showing off the prey he had caught. It was two brightly colored wild chickens. ¡°These two are the tastiest of all the prey I¡¯ve eaten recently, but since they¡¯re more active during the day, it took some time to find their nests.¡± Luo Lin said with a grin. ¡°Oh, they¡¯re rainbow chickens. I didn¡¯t know this forest had any living here. Nice work.¡± Biscuit¡¯s eyes lit up at the sight of the two wild chickens. ¡°Heh, well, it¡¯s the first meal I¡¯m cooking for my teacher!¡± Luo Lin handed the chickens over to Biscuit. ¡°So, the first meal you¡¯re cooking for your teacher, and you¡¯re having the teacher cook it?¡± Biscuit raised an eyebrow, but she still reached out and took the two wild chickens. ¡°It¡¯s just that I know my cooking skills are terrible!¡± Luo Lin scratched his head in embarrassment. The reason he knew these chickens were tasty was that, despite his poor cooking skills, thest wild chicken he had cooked had turned out quite delicious. ¡°Humph, true enough. Your cooking would only ruin these rainbow chickens. Honestly, even me cooking them feels like a bit of a waste.¡± Biscuit said, smiling as she held the two wild chickens. ¡°Are these chickens really that precious?¡± Luo Lin asked in mild surprise. ¡°Of course they are! In the neighboring country, they¡¯re a protected species, second-level. You¡¯d get locked up for life if you killed one!¡± Biscuit exined, deftly preparing the rainbow chickens. Luo Lin: ¡°¡­¡± Locked up for life? Even though he had crossed into another world, his instincts from living in aw-abiding society made Luo Lin feel a bit nervous upon hearing this. ¡°Don¡¯t worry! It¡¯s fine.¡± Biscuit, noticing Luo Lin¡¯s thoughts, casually reassured him. ¡°They¡¯re a second-level protected species in the neighboring country, not here.¡± ¡°This forest is connected to the neighboring country, but we¡¯re far from the border here. Who knows what hardships these chickens went through to cross over.¡± Biscuit added with a sigh as she worked. Luo Lin: ¡°¡­¡± Why do I suddenly feel so guilty? ¡­ ¡°Wow, this smells amazing!¡± Luo Lin was overjoyed. Even though Biscuit had said cooking these rainbow chickens was a waste, her cooking made them taste ten times better than when Luo Lin had prepared them. ¡°I¡¯m stuffed!¡± Luo Lin patted his stomach as hey back in the campsite, gazing up at the starry sky. ¡°So beautiful!¡± The vast starry sky was a sight Luo Lin had never seen in his previous life. Yes. Though he had been in this forest for a few days, Luo Lin had never taken the time to leisurely gaze at the night sky like this. In the previous days, after eating, he¡¯d either start training or meditating. ¡°Alright, you¡¯re not in a position to rx and stargaze just yet!¡± Biscuit suddenly interrupted, returning from washing up and snapping Luo Lin out of his thoughts. ¡°There¡¯s still training to do!¡± ¡°More training?¡± Luo Lin was taken aback. ¡°What? You want to rest already?¡± Biscuit raised an eyebrow. Luo Lin immediately jumped up. ¡°No, no, training is important! Training is important!¡± Biscuit wasn¡¯t surprised by Luo Lin¡¯s response. Even though they hadn¡¯t spent much time together, she had already figured out that the guy in front of her was aplete training maniac. Otherwise, Biscuit wouldn¡¯t have interrupted Luo Lin¡¯s stargazing. If she didn¡¯t understand him, she might have sat beside him to enjoy the stars. Wouldn¡¯t that have been a beautiful moment? ¡­ ¡°The martial arts training during the day should be enough for you to process today, so tonight we¡¯ll focus on Nentraining.¡± Biscuit said seriously to Luo Lin. ¡°Normally, I would teach you the basic four techniques: Ten, Zetsu, Ren, and Hatsu, to strengthen your foundation while increasing your familiarity and control over Nen, but you¡­¡± Biscuit recalled how, earlier that day, Luo Lin had awakened his Nenand immediately used several advanced techniques. Though his usage was rough and inefficient, wasting a lot of Nen, it was clear that Luo Lin had an extraordinary talent for controlling Nen. ¡°I¡¯m more and more convinced this kid is a freak!¡± Biscuit sighed internally before looking seriously at Luo Lin. ¡°But you¡¯re different. Your task is to focus entirely on practicing Ren. Within one week, you need to extend the duration of Rento more than half an hour. Only then can you keep up with the rest of the training n. Understood?¡± Biscuit¡¯s face was stern. ¡°Focus entirely on practicing Ren.¡± Luo Lin was slightly surprised. He hadn¡¯t expected Biscuit¡¯s training n to focus on this. Indeed, training Renis one of the fastest ways for a Nenuser to grow their Nenabilities. Bothtent aura and visible aura grow at an extraordinary rate during the extreme practice of Ren. But this wasn¡¯t the conventional path. In the Chimera Ant arc, Biscuit wouldn¡¯t have pushed Gon and Killua into such extreme training unless it was absolutely necessary. Even during the Greed Indarc, when facing the Bomber, Biscuit hadn¡¯t made them undergo such extreme training. However¡­ ¡°I understand!¡± Luo Lin didn¡¯t hesitate to agree. After all, he had already promised to follow Biscuit¡¯s training npletely. Besides¡­ Luo Lin was also eager to increase the strength of his Nen! Chapter 45 Chapter 45: Rapid Growth Period x Triple Gains? ¡°So tired!¡± In the camp, Luo Lin dropped to the ground,pletely exhausted. His earlier observation wasn¡¯t wrong. Although the system indicated histent aura was 100, which theoretically should allow him to maintain Renfor 100 seconds, in reality, he had onlysted less than ten seconds before he was spent. ¡°Ten seconds, not bad.¡± Biscuit nodded while silently breathing a sigh of relief. Atst, she had found something about this kid that was somewhat normal. His initial amount of aura, along with how his body and mind weren¡¯t yet ustomed to Nen, was no different from an ordinary person. ¡°Rest for two minutes, then get up and continue practicing Ren.¡± Biscuit instructed directly. ¡°Rest for two minutes?¡± Luo Lin blinked in surprise. He felt utterly drained. Two minutes¡­ wait? Luo Lin looked at his hand in disbelief. His stamina¡­ was recovering so quickly. ¡°Don¡¯t be surprised. It¡¯s not your stamina recovering fast, but that you didn¡¯t actually use much stamina.¡± Biscuit exined. ¡°For newly awakened Nenusers, neither their body nor mind is used to the presence of Nen. The amount of aura they can manipte and use is only a small fraction of their life energy.¡± ¡°So, while it feels like you¡¯ve used up all your aura, in reality, your body still contains plenty oftent aura. You just need to give it time to convert into usable aura again.¡± ¡°This period is also known as the rapid growth phase for Nenusers. Simple training can cause a massive increase in Nenability, but once you fully tap into this hidden aura, your rapid growth period wille to an end.¡± ¡°And here¡¯s another benefit: practicing Renis the fastest way to replenish life energy in your body.¡± As Biscuit exined this, Luo Lin could already feel that his stamina¡ªno, his Nen¡ªhad fully recovered. In fact, it seemed even stronger. With a thought, Luo Lin opened his system panel. ¡¾Level 100 God System¡¿. ¡¾Name: Luo Lin¡¿. ¡¾Level: 1 (487/1000)¡¿. ¡¾Vitality: 1¡¿. ¡¾Mental Power: 1¡¿. ¡¾Nen Ability: 11/110¡¿. Luo Lin looked at the increase in the Nenability section of the system. Indeed, it wasn¡¯t his imagination. Just from that one session of Ren, his Nenhad grown stronger, and¡­ Luo Lin also noticed that his experience had increased by one point, filling him with joy. After finishing that exhausting session of Ren, he had wondered if his experience would increase. But Biscuit¡¯s earlier exnation had dampened his hopes, since it seemed like he hadn¡¯t actually reached his limit. If he hadn¡¯t pushed to the limit, he might not gain any experience. But now, it seemed his luck was good after all. On further thought, it made sense. After all, his experience points had never been tied solely to physical exertion. His strength and stamina had increased significantly since the beginning, yet he could still gain experience from running ten kilometers or so! ¡°Alright, time¡¯s up. Get up and keep training!¡± Biscuit reminded him. ¡°Got it!¡± Luo Lin jumped up and resumed his Renpractice. He could increase his Nenability, speed up the fusion of life energy with his body, and, most importantly, gain experience at a ridiculous rate. Triple gains. For Luo Lin, practicing Rencouldn¡¯t be more perfect. A few secondster. Luo Lin was once again lying t on the ground, panting heavily. ¡°Very good, yousted five seconds longer than before. Nice progress.¡± Biscuit nodded approvingly. ¡°I think¡­ I might¡¯ve¡­ figured out a bit of a trick.¡± Luo Lin gasped, speaking between breaths. ¡°A trick?¡± Biscuit was momentarily stunned, but then a look of surprise shed across her face. Two minutester. Luo Lin had fully restored his aura once again. This time, without waiting for Biscuit¡¯s prompt, he immediately stood up and resumed his Renpractice. This time. Ten seconds¡­ twenty seconds¡­ thirty seconds¡­ A full minute passed before Luo Lin exhausted his aura and copsed to the ground. ¡°Just as I thought¡­¡± ¡°Hahaha!¡± Despite gasping for breath, Luo Lin couldn¡¯t help butugh. One minute. While it was still far from the theoretical rate of one aura point per second of Ren, it was already a qualitative leap forward. Most importantly, Luo Lin had grasped the trick to controlling Nen, significantly reducing the wasted aura. Meanwhile, Biscuit, watching from the side, couldn¡¯t help but twitch. She had thought this guy¡¯s performance in Renpractice was just like that of an ordinary person, but now¡­ She had been too hasty! After just two practice sessions, he had already figured out how to control his aura. Once his body fully adjusted to Nen, didn¡¯t that mean he would be apetent Nenuser in terms of control? Biscuit sighed internally as she looked at Luo Lin lying on the ground. Though she had suspected he had a natural talent for controlling aura when he effortlessly performed advanced techniques earlier, this level of talent was a bit excessive. Thinking back to all her efforts in teaching Luo Lin, Biscuit couldn¡¯t help but feel a twinge of bitterness. ¡°While teaching a genius brings a sense of aplishment, teaching a monster like him brings none at all!¡± However, at this moment, Luo Lin wasn¡¯t nearly as happy as Biscuit imagined. Because he had realized something¡ªhe had been too hasty. ¡°One session of Ren, one experience point¡­ Originally, I could finish a session in ten seconds, but now it takes a full minute. And as my aura grows, the time required will only increase¡­¡± Luo Lin now wanted to smack himself. Why did he figure out how to control his aura so quickly? Couldn¡¯t he have been a bit slower and farmed more experience first? What¡¯s more, Luo Lin had discovered something else, and he wasn¡¯t sure if it was good or bad. His aura growth rate seemed¡­ a little terrifying. ¡¾Level 100 God System¡¿. ¡¾Name: Luo Lin¡¿. ¡¾Level: 1 (489/1000)¡¿. ¡¾Vitality: 1¡¿. ¡¾Mental Power: 1¡¿. ¡¾Nen Ability: 13/133¡¿. 133 points of aura. From just three sessions of Renpractice, Luo Lin¡¯s aura had increased by 33 points. It didn¡¯t seem like much, but¡­ Thanks to his heightened mental power, Luo Lin quickly noticed something absurd. 133 was exactly 100 x 1.1, cubed! In other words, each session of Renpractice had increased histent aura by 10% of the total. If the system panel disyed decimal points, showing 133.1, then it would be confirmed beyond a doubt. Even without the decimal, if his next session increased his aura to 146 or more, then it would be fully confirmed. Three minutester. After resting for two minutes andsting one minute in Ren, Luo Lin once againy on the ground, staring at the Nensection of the system: (14/146). He fell silent. If this was good news, then it was great news¡ªafter all, increasing his Nenmeant growing stronger, which was undoubtedly a good thing. But the bad news¡­ It meant the number of experience points he could farm would be far lower than he had imagined. At least, since he had already seen the potential to level up, he wasn¡¯t too short on experience. Otherwise, who knows how disappointed he¡¯d be right now! ¡°So, this is the rapid growth period Biscuit mentioned for Nenusers? Every session of Renincreasestent aura by 10%. It really is a rapid growth period, but I wonder how long it willst.¡± Luo Lin sighed slightly as he calmed himself down. (Biscuit: I didn¡¯t! Don¡¯t spread lies! Who said that?!) (She only said there¡¯s a normal rapid growth period for new Nenusers, never anything this ridiculous!) Chapter 46 Chapter 46: Confirmed x Meditation for Mind Refinement ¡°Alright, that¡¯s enough for today!¡± Biscuit pped her hands, looking at Luo Lin, who had fallen for the tenth time, and said: ¡°Although Nenrecovers quickly, too much is harmful. Ten rounds of Renpractice is sufficient.¡± ¡°Get a good night¡¯s rest. Tomorrow, there¡¯s a whole day of training waiting for you!¡± ¡°Got¡­ it¡­¡± Luo Lin replied with difficulty. After being drained ten times in a row, although he wasn¡¯tpletely exhausted, each time felt absolutely real. Watching Luo Lin stumble back to the tent to sleep, Biscuit let out a small sigh of relief. Ten rounds of Renpractice in one night, and his Renduration had increased from one minute to two minutes. Although this was still absurdly fast for ordinary people, for a genius, this was considered normal speed. ¡°At least he¡¯s showing signs of being somewhat normal.¡± Biscuit couldn¡¯t help but shake her head and sigh. ¡°Wait¡­ Have I said this a few times before?¡± A strange premonition suddenly arose in Biscuit¡¯s heart. ¡­ Back in the tent, Luo Liny down on his bed but didn¡¯t fall asleep immediately. After resting and recovering a bit of his stamina, he pulled out his phone and opened the calctor. Hepared the numbers disyed on the system after each round of Renpractice. Luo Lin looked at the number 259.37 on the calctor and then nced at the Nenability section of his system panel, which read (25/259). If he had any doubts after the earlier rounds, now, after ten rounds of Ren, the growth rate hadn¡¯t changed at all. This confirmed it. His Nenability was growing at a rate of 1.1 times with each round of Ren. ¡°Ten rounds of Rengives me a total of 259 points of Nen. Twenty rounds will be 672 points, and thirty rounds¡­ 1744 points.¡± ¡°So¡­ that¡¯s enough?¡± Luo Lin remembered that Biscuit had told him before to extend his Renduration to half an hour within a week. ¡°So, I only need toplete thirty rounds of Ren?¡± Luo Lin mused, resting his chin in his hand. Of course. He didn¡¯t think it would be an easy task. Although it was just thirty rounds of Ren, as his Nenincreased, the time required to maintain Renwould also increase. ¡°Still, a week should be enough.¡± Luo Lin thought, but what concerned him now was, how long this growth rate wouldst. It was unlikely to continue indefinitely. However¡­ ¡°I should be able to keep it up for sixty or seventy rounds, right?¡± Luo Lin calcted to himself. If he could manage sixty rounds, his total aura would reach 30,000, and his visible aura would be 3,000. If he could push it to seventy rounds, his total aura would be 60,000, and his visible aura would be 6,000. Even if each session of Rentook several hourster on, doing one session per day would still be feasible. In one or two months at most, his Nenability would reach a top-tier level, and that¡¯s without ounting for any potential upgrades from leveling up. ¡°Looking at it this way, beating up Netero at the Hunter Association next year doesn¡¯t seem that hard!¡± Luo Lin muttered to himself, a hint of excitement in his eyes. After a whole day of exertion, Luo Lin was indeed tired. After some idle thoughts, he closed his eyes and prepared to sleep. ¡°Oh right, I remember that Tenis supposed to be maintained even while sleeping, right?¡± This thought shed through Luo Lin¡¯s mind just before he drifted off, and he soon fell into a deep sleep. After Luo Lin fell asleep, the Nenaura enveloping him wavered slightly but quickly stabilized. Although it wasn¡¯t as strong as when he was awake, there was no doubt that Luo Lin was still maintaining Tenin his sleep. ¡­ Early the next morning. ¡°Wake up, wake up! The sun¡¯s already high in the sky!¡± Biscuit called out loudly. Having secretly observed Luo Lin for a few days, Biscuit had basically figured out his daily routine. Despite doing some pointless training, Biscuit had to admit that Luo Lin was very diligent in his physical training. However, there was one big issue¡­ He had a serious problem with staying in bed in the morning. ording to Biscuit¡¯s observations, Luo Lin would usually wake up around six o¡¯clock, only to go back to sleep and not get up for real until after seven. But now that she was around, she was determined to help him kick this bad habit. Biscuit shouted as she walked over to Luo Lin¡¯s tent. Due to the warm weather, Luo Lin didn¡¯t fully close the tent at night and left the door open. As she approached the tent, Biscuit could see Luo Lin sleeping soundly on the bed. ¡°His alertness needs work too¡­ huh?¡± Biscuit paused when she saw the Tenstill active around Luo Lin¡¯s body. ¡°Ah-ha¡ª¡± At that moment, Luo Lin woke up, stretching and yawning as he opened his eyes. ¡°Hm? Teacher Biscuit?¡± Luo Lin blinked, only to suddenly snap fully awake. ¡°Sorry, Biscuit! Are we starting training now?¡± Luo Lin quickly jumped out of bed. ¡°Mm. Go wash up quickly and get ready for morning training.¡± Biscuit said calmly, turning to leave. But inside, Biscuit didn¡¯t know what to say. After just one day of learning Nen, Luo Lin had, without being taught, understood that Tenneeded to be maintained at all times¡ªeven while sleeping. And the most astonishing thing was¡­ He had done it! What kind of absurd disciple is this?! ¡­ Watching Biscuit walk away, Luo Lin scratched his head, feeling a little embarrassed. Honestly, although he was usually slow to get up, he didn¡¯t normally sleep so deeply that he had no awareness at all. It was mainly because he¡¯d been thrown around all afternoon yesterday and thenpleted ten rounds of Rentraining in a row, leaving him both physically and mentally drained. Moreover, for some reason, he had felt especiallyfortable and secure while sleepingst night, as if he were sleeping at home rather than out in the wilderness. After tidying up his bed, Luo Lin went outside to wash up. Since there was a small stream nearby, washing up wasn¡¯t much trouble. In less than five minutes, he was done and feeling refreshed, with none of his earlier sluggishness remaining. When Luo Lin found Biscuit, she was sitting cross-legged on arge boulder near the stream, meditating. Even as Luo Lin approached, she didn¡¯t react at all. Seeing Biscuit like this, Luo Lin stopped himself from calling out. Before he had learned Nen, he wouldn¡¯t have noticed anything, but now that his aura nodes were open, Luo Lin could clearly see the flow of Nenenergy. Biscuit appeared to be sitting still on the boulder, but the Nenaura surrounding her was flowing gently. Though the flow wasn¡¯t fast, it gave off a sense of fluidity and naturalness just by watching it. After thinking for a moment, Luo Lin found a spot near Biscuit, sat down, and began meditating as well. When Luo Lin sat down, Biscuit opened her eyes, nced at him, and a look of satisfaction appeared in her eyes. Though Luo Lin¡¯s talent was astonishing, even beyond belief, Biscuit couldn¡¯t predict how quickly he would improve, but she knew it would far exceed her expectations. Because of this, Biscuit didn¡¯t want Luo Lin to be someone who only focused on strength. After all, Nentraining was never just about intense practice! Chapter 47 Chapter 47: Goal Achieved x Water Divination x System Panel? ¡°Monster!¡± Biscuit stiffly uttered the two words as she looked at Luo Lin in front of her. Luo Lin: ¡°¡­¡± Could she stop saying that already? Biscuit looked at Luo Lin, expressing that she really didn¡¯t feel like talking. Three days¡ªjust three days! And he hadpleted her week-long n of maintaining Renfor half an hour! And this was with her intervention. If she hadn¡¯t stepped in¡­ Biscuit thought back to what she had witnessed over the past three days. The first day, after ten rounds of Renpractice, Luo Lin¡¯s duration increased from one minute to two minutes¡ªgenius level. The second day, after another ten rounds, his Renduration jumped from two minutes to eight minutes. Wasn¡¯t that a bit too fast? The third day, today, hepleted ten more rounds of Ren, but unlike the previous days, today¡¯s training stretched into thete night, almost until dawn. And his Renduration had increased from eight minutes to half an hour. What kind of monster is he? Biscuit couldn¡¯t help but think, if she hadn¡¯t limited him to ten rounds of Renper day, he probably would have hit her target of thirty minutes by the end of the first night! One day¡­ thirty minutes of Ren! Even though she had been shocked so many times, Biscuit still couldn¡¯t help but feel amazed. To think that a normal Nenuser would take about a month just to extend their Renduration by ten minutes. Even though Luo Lin was in his rapid growth period as a Nenuser, rapid growth didn¡¯t mean he could fly! At this rate, wouldn¡¯t it be long before he caught up to her decades of Nentraining? Biscuit couldn¡¯t help but feel a little sour inside. But the worst part was, after teaching Luo Lin for several days, she felt no sense of aplishment at all. It was like a master artisan finally finding a perfect gemstone, excitedly preparing to carve a beautiful piece of jewelry, only for the stone¡¯s rough surface to fall away on its own, revealing a nearly wless gem that only needed a little polishing to shine brilliantly. Though she had gained a rare treasure, for a gem hunter, the process was supposed to be where the joy came from. But now, she was left with none. Feeling a bit disheartened, Biscuit turned to leave. Seeing Biscuit¡¯s dejected expression, Luo Lin was taken aback. Though he wasn¡¯t fully aware of it, Luo Lin knew that his progress over the past few days had been abnormal. In fact¡­ Every time he saw Biscuit¡¯s shocked face, he felt a small sense of satisfaction. But this time¡­ Could it be that he had gone too far and now she wanted to leave? ¡°Biscuit, where are you going?¡± Luo Lin quickly called out. ¡°Going to sleep!¡± Biscuit paused and replied. She could clearly hear the urgency in Luo Lin¡¯s voice and had already guessed what he was thinking, but she wouldn¡¯t let him underestimate her! It was just a little blow, and if she couldn¡¯t handle this, what had she been doing for decades? Besides¡­ Even if she didn¡¯t feel much involvement, how could a gem hunter pass up a rare treasure that was right in front of her? ¡°It¡¯s gettingte. After you finish this round of training, go to bed early. Tomorrow, we¡¯ll begin the real lessons.¡± Biscuit said before leaving Luo Lin¡¯s tent. Hearing this, Luo Lin breathed a sigh of relief. Although he had sessfully awakened his Nen, missing out on such an excellent teacher like Biscuit would¡¯ve been a great loss. Until he fully mastered his abilities, Luo Lin had no intention of letting go of Biscuit as his mentor. ¡­ The next morning. Even though he had gone to bedte the previous night, Luo Lin woke up early without needing Biscuit to call him. He washed up and then joined her in their meditation spot to clear his mind. An hourter, their meditation ended. Luo Lin and Biscuit opened their eyes simultaneously. ¡°Biscuit, I¡¯ll go prepare breakfast now!¡± Luo Lin said as he stood up, ready to return to the camp. Although his cooking skills were mediocre, with all the tools he had bought in the city, making a simple breakfast was no problem. ¡°Wait.¡± Biscuit stopped him. ¡°Breakfast can wait. First, let¡¯s conduct a test!¡± Biscuit stood up and picked up a ss cup from the other side of the boulder. ¡°A test¡­ could it be?¡± Luo Lin froze for a moment, but then quickly realized what was happening. It was the water divination test! Luo Lin couldn¡¯t help butugh to himself. The past few days had been so intense that even though he had awakened his Nenthree days ago, he hadpletely forgotten about such an important step. By this point, Biscuit had already filled the ss cup with water from the nearby stream and had ced a leaf on top. ¡°Since we¡¯re officially starting Nentraining today, we need to test your Nencategory first. Do I need to exin the categories to you?¡± Biscuit asked. ¡°No need.¡± Luo Lin shook his head. He was very familiar with the six major categories of Nen. He also knew exactly how the results of the water divination test corresponded to the categories. An increase in water volume indicated an Enhancement-type user; a change in water color indicated an Emission-type user; a change in water taste indicated a Transmutation-type user; movement of the leaf meant Maniption-type; the appearance of crystals meant Conjuration-type; and anything else would indicate the Specialization-type. Seeing Luo Lin¡¯s refusal, Biscuit wasn¡¯t surprised. After spending the past few days with him, she already knew that her disciple had a lot of knowledge about Nen. ¡°In that case, let¡¯s begin the test!¡± ¡°The Water Divination test is how we, in the Heart Stream, determine our Nentype.¡± Biscuit exined as she ced the ss cup in front of Luo Lin. ¡°ce your hands on either side of the ss and release your aura. Based on the reaction in the cup, we¡¯ll be able to determine your Nencategory.¡± Luo Lin, without hesitation, crouched down and ced his hands on either side of the ss, releasing his Nen. Arge amount of Nenflowed from his palms, enveloping the ss cup. In the next moment, the water in the cup began to shimmer with light, and soon, the shimmering light solidified into¡­ ¡°Screens?¡± Biscuit, standing nearby, saw this and was momentarily puzzled. But she quickly brushed it off, as anything outside the usual reactions indicated a Specialization-type user. And the reactions of Specialization-types were always strange, so there was nothing unusual about this. ¡°Looks like you¡¯re a Specialization-type!¡± Biscuit remarked. But Luo Lin, who was staring at the ¡°screens¡± forming in the ss, was in a daze. Maybe to Biscuit, they looked likeputer screens, but to Luo Lin¡­ They were clearly system panels! Chapter 48 Chapter 048: Be This Seat¡¯s Attendant! Seeing that Ji Xiaofu had stepped forward, Ling Yihan smirked and said, ¡°Miss Ji, surely you aren¡¯t fighting me just to get back your silver hairpin, are you? I¡¯ll return it if that¡¯s the case.¡± As he spoke, he lightly flicked his right hand, sending the silver hairpin smoothly back into Ji Xiaofu¡¯s hair, where itnded perfectly, with the force precisely controlled. Startled by his sudden action, Ji Xiaofu blushed slightly and replied nervously, ¡°N-no, it¡¯s not that. I¡¯m here under my master¡¯s orders, hoping that Leader Ling might teach me a few moves in swordsmanship.¡± Ling Yihan frowned and said, ¡°Miss Ji, you should know that with your current skills, you wouldn¡¯t withstand a single move from me. Why seek such unnecessary humiliation?¡± Ji Xiaofu hesitated at his words but then smiled gracefully. ¡°Thank you, Leader Ling, for your concern. But as a disciple of Emei, even if I am not as skilled as others, I would not surrender without a fight.¡± Ling Yihan put away the Youlong Sword and said calmly, ¡°Very well, then. No need for me to act personally. I¡¯ll have another Ming Sect disciple fight you.¡± With that, he prepared to let Dai Qisi take the stage. Hearing this, Ji Xiaofu quickly called out, ¡°Wait¡­ Leader Ling, I¡¯d like to make a bet with you!¡± Ling Yihan turned back, intrigued. ¡°A bet? Let¡¯s hear it.¡± Seeing she had his attention, Ji Xiaofu felt a spark of joy and continued, ¡°It¡¯s like this: I know that my skills are worlds apart from yours, and even if I trained for another ten or twenty years, I would likely still be no match for you. My master has already stated that regardless of the oue of this duel, Emei is willing to recognize you as Alliance Leader. However¡­¡± Ling Yihan raised an eyebrow. ¡°However, what?¡± Ji Xiaofu pointed to the Heavenly Sword in Yin Susu¡¯s hand and said, ¡°If I can withstand ten moves from you, will you return the Heavenly Sword to Emei?¡± Ling Yihan chuckled. ¡°Today, your Emei Sect is destined to be defeated by me. Why should I take this bet? Give me a reason.¡± Her heart sank as she thought, He¡¯s already assured of his victory. He has no reason to take this bet¡­ Just then, Ling Yihan looked at her with a mischievous smile. ¡°How about we change the terms? If you win, I¡¯ll return the Heavenly Sword to Emei. But if you lose, you must be my attendant. How about that?¡± Ji Xiaofu¡¯s face flushed bright red as she scolded, ¡°You¡­ you shameless scoundrel!¡± Miejue Shitai, overhearing, scoffed. ¡°As expected of the demonic leader¡ªalways filled with despicable, shameless schemes!¡± Ling Yihan merely smiled. ¡°Don¡¯t be too quick to refuse. We¡¯ll also adjust the terms of the duel to make it harder on me. I¡¯ll only use my left hand, and if you force me to use my right hand within ten moves, you win. Otherwise, I win. What do you say?¡± Ji Xiaofu nced at Miejue Shitai, who nodded, and after some hesitation, she replied, ¡°Fine, we¡¯ll duel as you proposed.¡± Ling Yihan ced his right hand behind his back and said with a rxed smile, ¡°Miss Ji, please.¡± ¡°With apologies!¡± Ji Xiaofu drew her sword, using the Emei Sect¡¯s sword technique, and thrust it toward Ling Yihan. Ling Yihan made no attempt to dodge. He calmly extended his left hand, formed his fingers into a sword shape, and struck her de, deflecting her attack. He¡¯s using just his fingers to effortlessly block my sword. His finger strength is as astounding as it was two days ago!Ji Xiaofu thought as she executed her moves, secretly in awe. Ling Yihan could have defeated her in one move, but he chose to entertain her, merely deflecting her de without disarming or immobilizing her. Soon, the ninth move had passed. With a smile, Ling Yihan gently pinched her sword between two fingers and asked, ¡°Miss Ji, won¡¯t you admit defeat?¡± Realizing he had used the same finger technique as before, Ji Xiaofu sighed. ¡°Leader Ling¡¯s skills are unmatched. I admit my defeat. But I will not degrade myself to serve as an attendant and dishonor my sect, so I must¡­¡± She pulled a dagger from her clothing with her left hand and moved to stab herself. Ling Yihan, surprised by her resolve, instinctively reached out with his right hand and pressed on her wrist¡¯s acupoint. Ji Xiaofu¡¯s wrist went numb, and the dagger fell from her hand. Ling Yihan¡¯s expression darkened as he said calmly, ¡°It hasn¡¯t been ten moves, yet I¡¯ve used my right hand. Miss Ji, you win. I¡¯ll return the Heavenly Sword to Emei, as I promised.¡± The crowd gasped in shock. Ming Sect disciples were frustrated, while Miejue Shitai felt a mix of joy and unease. Ji Xiaofu, stunned and overjoyed, said, ¡°Thank you, Leader Ling¡ªI mean, Alliance Leader¡ªfor your great mercy. Emei is deeply grateful.¡± Ling Yihan looked at her smiling face and replied, ¡°There¡¯s no need to thank me. You earned the sword yourself.¡± He gestured for Yin Susu to hand the Heavenly Sword to Ji Xiaofu. ¡°The Heavenly Sword has been returned. I hope your sect will guard it carefully so it doesn¡¯t fall into the hands of the Yuan soldiers again.¡± Ji Xiaofu epted the sword with a nod and said, ¡°Thank you for the reminder, Alliance Leader. I will pass your words on to my master.¡± I need to find a way to bring this girl under my control and eventually make her the head of the Emei Sect,Ling Yihan mused. With her as leader, the Heavenly Sword might as well be in my hands. That detestable old nun, Miejue¡­ I¡¯ll have to think of a n to get rid of her without arousing Ji Xiaofu¡¯s suspicions. Turning to the assembled sect members, he called out, ¡°Now that the duel is over, and all sects have acknowledged me as the Alliance Leader, are there any further objections?¡± The various sect leaders nodded and replied in unison, ¡°We have no objections. We recognize the Alliance Leader and will follow hismands!¡± At that moment, the Ming Sect disciples beamed with joy, feeling vindicated after years of oppression by the Central ins sects. Seeing this, Ling Yihan nodded in satisfaction. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 49 Chapter 49: Unable to umte Experience x Level Up ¡¾Level 100 God System¡¿. ¡¾Name: Luo Lin¡¿. ¡¾Level: 1 (1000/1000)+¡¿. ¡¾Vitality: 1¡¿. ¡¾Mental Power: 1¡¿. ¡¾Nen Ability: 662/6626¡¿. ¡¾World: Hunter x Hunter¡¿. ¡°Can I level up now?¡± Luo Lin stared nkly at his experience bar, now filled to 1000. It felt¡­ sudden. The past few days had been so packed with training that all he could think about was Nenabilities and battle techniques. There hadn¡¯t been any extra time. Besides, the amount of experience he earned each day was always the same, so checking the bar didn¡¯t seem necessary. As a result, it had filled up without him realizing. ¡°Should I level up?¡± Luo Lin hesitated for a moment. Logically, he shouldn¡¯t hesitate when he could level up, but¡­ he was fully aware of his own abnormal growth. Although watching Biscuit¡¯s shocked reactions was amusing, a sudden level-up might scare her too much! Of course, the main reason was¡­ Luo Lin wanted to save up more experience. He suspected that leveling up would make gaining experience more difficult. After all, when he was at level 0, gaining a point of experience took just running two or three kilometers, but after reaching level 1, it required running ten kilometers. If he leveled up again, who knew how far he¡¯d have to run for just one point of experience? However, this idea onlysted until midday. By then, Luo Lin noticed that his entire morning of training hadn¡¯t earned him a single point of experience. It was clear¡ªonce the experience bar was full, no more experience could be umted unless he leveled up. With that n dashed, Luo Lin sighed inwardly. ¡°Let¡¯s just level up.¡± As soon as Luo Lin mentally activated the ¡°+¡± button next to his level, that familiar and indescribably blissful sensation surged through him, and he waspletely immersed. Just likest time, it took him more than ten seconds to gradually snap out of the euphoria. ¡°The feeling of leveling up¡­ it¡¯s incredible! But if it¡¯s always like this, I¡¯ll definitely need to ensure I¡¯m in a safe ce before leveling up!¡± Luo Lin thought, still somewhat reluctant to leave that feeling behind. Then, he opened his system panel. ¡¾Level 100 God System¡¿. ¡¾Name: Luo Lin¡¿. ¡¾Level: 2 (0/3000)¡¿. ¡¾Vitality: 2¡¿. ¡¾Mental Power: 2¡¿. ¡¾Nen Ability: 662/6626¡¿. ¡¾World: Hunter x Hunter¡¿. Looking at his newly upgraded stats, the first thing Luo Lin noticed was that the experience required for the next level had tripled. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me the experience requirement triples with every level-up!¡± Luo Lin¡¯s mouth twitched as he considered this terrifying possibility. A hundred levels¡­ tripling the experience each time¡ªwhat kind of nightmare would that be?! ¡°It can¡¯t be that bad. If it worked that way, how many years would it take to reach level 100?¡± Luo Lin tried tofort himself, though deep down, it was just a weak reassurance. ¡°Vitality 2, Mental Power 2¡ªso everything increased by one.¡± Luo Lin grinned as he looked at the changes in his stats. Although he could already feel the incredible transformation in both his body and mind, seeing the numbers change gave him peace of mind. As for the Nenability stat, which hadn¡¯t changed, Luo Lin wasn¡¯t concerned. Even though the numbers hadn¡¯t shifted, he could feel his control over Nenhad be smoother and more refined. He also had a vague sense that histent and active aura limits had increased significantly. How much exactly, he wasn¡¯t sure yet, but based on the stat increases, it should have at least doubled. ¡°I wonder how much stronger I am now!¡± Luo Lin clenched his fists, feeling the power flowing through his body, and marveled at his transformation. ¡°Luo Lin, for lunch today we¡¯re having¡ª¡± Biscuit returned from outside the camp, excitedly calling out. But then she saw Luo Lin. In the next moment, Biscuit froze in ce. ¡°You¡­ you¡­ did you¡­ I¡­?¡± Biscuit stammered, struggling to believe what she was seeing. It took a moment for her to get her words together. ¡°I was only gone for a little while, and you ate some kind of immortal pill?!¡± Luo Lin: ¡°¡­¡± No immortal pill, but close enough! That was what Luo Lin wanted to say. But before he could respond, Biscuit rushed over, just like on the first day, grabbing his arm and squeezing his muscles. Her eyes brightened with excitement. ¡°As expected, your physical attributes have undergone a qualitative leap. Quick, lie down and let me check your progress. If I don¡¯t, the previous training n might not be suitable anymore,¡± Biscuit said, her eyes gleaming as she found an excuse to investigate. Luo Lin had no choice. Even though he had leveled up, his training wasn¡¯tplete. Mastery wouldn¡¯t suddenlye just because he leveled up. So¡­ Luo Lin obedientlyy down. Biscuit used her Nenability¡ªMagic Beauty Cookies. Then, she began ¡°massaging¡± him¡ªwell, more like thoroughly examining his body. Despite having just experienced the bliss of leveling up, the massage still left Luo Lin feelingpletely rxed andfortable. While Luo Lin enjoyed the experience, Biscuit, on the other hand, was too stunned to speak. Through the feedback from her Magic Beauty Cookies, Biscuit could clearly feel the astonishing transformation that had taken ce in Luo Lin¡¯s body. ¡°Muscles, bones, even internal organs¡ªit¡¯s like his entire body has undergone a metamorphosis¡­ Human? No, this is definitely not the body of a human¡ªit¡¯s far too perfect!¡± Biscuit¡¯s mind raced as she stared at Luo Lin, her gaze growing more intense, and she almost began drooling. On the surface, Biscuit often expressed disdain for her original, muscr body and went so far as to disguise herself as a little girl. But deep down, if she didn¡¯t have an overwhelming love for strength, if she didn¡¯t possess a near-obsessive dedication to training, no matter how talented she was, there was no way she could have honed her body to such an extreme level. ¡­ ¡°I¡¯ve been so swamped that I just realized the previous chapters even had the wrong numbering! There¡¯s just one more chapter left, and once I wrap things up here, tomorrow¡¯s update schedule will be back on track.¡± Chapter 50 Chapter 50: Biscuit¡¯s Avoidance x New Training n ¡± Ahemahem! ¡± Biscuit snapped out of her fervor, coughing awkwardly as she stopped her movements and retracted her Magic Beauty Cookies. ¡°I¡¯ve roughly gauged the extent of your body¡¯s improvement. Next, let¡¯s test the changes in your Nenabilities.¡± ¡°Test my Nenabilities? How?¡± Without the massage, Luo Lin stood up and asked Biscuit. ¡°Just apply all of your Nentechniques as quickly as possible. Make sure to use your full strength,¡± Biscuit instructed. ¡°Alright!¡± Luo Lin nodded and immediately began without hesitation. ¡°First¡­ Ren!¡± With a softmand, Nenenergy exploded from Luo Lin¡¯s body, ring up like raging mes. ¡°Next¡­ Ten, and harden!¡± The previously turbulent Nensuddenly calmed, wrapping tightly around him, heavy and dense, flowing slowly like the quiet deep sea¡ªserene on the surface, yet filled with powerful undercurrents. ¡°What terrifying speed, and such a chilling calm,¡± Biscuit muttered, her eyes filled with gravity as she observed. She could tell that Luo Lin¡¯stent and active aura hadn¡¯t changed much since the morning, but¡­ His control over Nenhad improved dramatically. Whether it was the activation speed of Renor the concentration of Ten, they were both more than twice as strong as before. Luo Lin, however, paid no attention to Biscuit¡¯s expression, entirely focused on his Nentechniques. Although he¡¯d noticed earlier that his aura maniption felt more natural, now that he was using it, he realized¡ªthis wasn¡¯t just ¡°natural.¡± It was as if the aura moved entirely at hismand. A thought, and the aura followed. His control was unbelievably precise. ¡°Should I¡­ up the difficulty a little?¡± A thought shed through Luo Lin¡¯s mind. Without hesitation, he broke the usual sequence. After Ken, the next techniques should have been Ryuand Koto concentrate aura for a powerful hit, but instead, Luo Lin¡­ ¡°En!¡± With a soft shout, the aura that had been tightly wrapped around him suddenly expanded outward. Thin waves of Nenspread 60 meters in all directions from where he stood. This wasn¡¯t Luo Lin¡¯s limit either¡ªit was just that his aura wasn¡¯t dense enough to expand Enfurther all at once. ¡°Eighty-meter radius! So that¡¯s my current limit?¡± Luo Lin sensed that he could expand it even further. But just like before, if he tried, his aura would be too thin to qualify as a true En. ¡°Next¡­¡± Luo Lin shifted his thoughts, and the En, which had expanded to an 80-meter radius, quickly retracted, wrapping around him again in less than a second. However, this time, instead of distributing evenly, all of his aura concentrated in his fist. ¡°Ko!¡± ¡°And now¡­ Ryu.¡± The immense aura gathered in Luo Lin¡¯s hand began flowing, spreading across his entire body before being directed into the ground beneath him. ¡°Shu!¡± The aura enhanced the ground under his feet. Although he didn¡¯t have a tool to reinforce, just reinforcing the ground he stood on was even more impressive. ¡°And finally¡­ In!¡± As soon as Luo Lin spoke, the aura that had been coating the ground instantly vanished from Biscuit¡¯s view. However, Biscuit could still sense that the ground beneath them remained enhanced. ¡°This is¡­ ¡± Biscuit muttered, utterly at a loss for words. The seamless and rapid transitions between Nentechniques¡­ When had she been able to do this? Was it when she was 34? Or 35? She couldn¡¯t remember. ¡°Very well, I have a good grasp of your abilities now. I¡¯ll go adjust your training n, and you can prepare lunch.¡± Biscuit said, heading toward her tent. She needed some quiet time to reflect. Ten days¡­ In just ten days, someone had caught up to her Nentraining, which took her more than ten years to achieve. If she didn¡¯t take a moment to adjust her mindset, she might just break down. A training n? At his level, what more could a training n offer? Just let him fight freely. Luo Lin watched Biscuit leave, slightly bewildered. ¡°She just left like that? Without asking what had happened?¡± He had alreadye up with an excuse to exin himself, but it seemed he wouldn¡¯t need it after all. ¡°Is she avoiding me?¡± Luo Lin thought, guessing at Biscuit¡¯s intentions, though he wasn¡¯t entirely sure. That afternoon, after lunch. ¡°Today¡¯s afternoon training will still bebat, but this time, we¡¯ll be using Nenabilities!¡± Biscuit said seriously to Luo Lin. ¡°NenNen. Sparring, not fighting¡ªin other words, there were no martial arts or winners and losers, just practice in Nenenergy exchange. ¡°It¡¯s canceled,¡± Biscuit said, wagging her finger. ¡°From now on, the morning training will focus on practicing Nensystems.¡± ¡°And at night, your vignce training isplete. You can now spend your evenings figuring out your Specialization-type ability and find out what it is as soon as possible.¡± ¡°9!¡± Luo Lin blinked, taking a moment to realize what Biscuit had said. ¡°Too slow¡ª1,000 push-ups!¡± Biscuit ordered immediately. ¡°Damn it!¡± Luo Lin gritted his teeth and dropped to the ground to do push-ups. He hadn¡¯t expected Biscuit tounch a surprise attack so suddenly. ¡°Even if you¡¯ve suddenly gotten stronger, you can¡¯t afford to let your guard down,¡± Biscuit said smugly. ¡°Yes, ma¡¯am!¡± Luo Lin shouted, speeding through his push-ups. Since working out also gave him experience, Luo Lin always treated these punishments as a bonus. Chapter note This novel has been dropped, due to there isn¡¯t vip readers The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!